UDP Lighting Blocks

A very light mod that adds very vivid lights, with easy but vanilla-friendly crafting recipes.

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Screenshots

Build Idea - Azalea Leaves Pool Light Bulb

Cyan Terracotta Pool Light Bulb Crafting Recipe

About this Mod

Introduction

Are you sick of only using torches and lanterns to light up your builds? Have you ever wanted other sources of light that fit your build aesthetics? Well... This mod has you covered!

What is the 'UDP Lighting Blocks' mod?

Introducing UDP Lighting Blocks!
Adds very vivid, colourful, and bright lights that can be crafted easily, but don't spoil the game's progression, as they have vanilla-friendly recipes. Adds lighting blocks that work well with many different aesthetics, from rustic factories to futuristic space bases; there's a light for it.

Extras

This mod is growing, and more blocks are on their way. Please make sure to share and follow this mod so I know my time isn't wasted :). Thanks!
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Available Versions

UDP Lighting Blocks 1.0.9release

MC 1.20.1forge

October 28, 2025

UDP Lighting Blocks 1.0.8release

MC 1.20.1forge

October 20, 2025

Light Variant Plus - UDP Lighting Blocks 1.0.7release

MC 1.20.1forge

October 19, 2025

Better Lights Update - UDP Lighting Blocks 1.0.6release

MC 1.20.1forge

October 17, 2025

The 'Light It Up' Update - UDP Lighting Blocks 1.0.4release

MC 1.20.1forge

October 11, 2025

How to Install UDP Lighting Blocks on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "UDP Lighting Blocks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

UDP Lighting Blocks server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is UDP Lighting Blocks compatible with forge?

UDP Lighting Blocks officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with UDP Lighting Blocks – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if UDP Lighting Blocks 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.