Smaller Biomes
Smaller Biomes is a datapack that slightly reduces the size of biomes, to keep the pleasure of exploring the map without spoiling it.
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About this Mod
🗺️ Smaller Biomes
Smaller Biomes is a datapack that slightly reduces the size of biomes, keeping the satisfaction of exploring the map without spoiling it.
Ideal for game modes such as bingos.
Example on one same seed (size: 1024/-1024)
Without Smaller Biomes
With Smaller Biomes
Available Versions
How to Install Smaller Biomes on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Smaller Biomes". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Smaller Biomes server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Smaller Biomes compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Smaller Biomes officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Smaller Biomes – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Smaller Biomes consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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