Minecraft Mod
Distant Horizons by jeseibel
Massively increase render distance without harming performance.
Downloads: 30536920 · Followers: 13663 · updated 4 weeks ago · Latest: gBf0SaV1
About Distant Horizons
Distant Horizons is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by jeseibel. Massively increase render distance without harming performance.
On the technical side, Distant Horizons ships for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).
Distant Horizons maintains compatibility with 34 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.2 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, Distant Horizons is categorized as Optimization, and Utility. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: Distant Horizons has been downloaded 30.5M times on Modrinth and was updated 4 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that jeseibel is actively maintaining Distant Horizons.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client + server — Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).
Loaders / platforms: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Supported Minecraft versions (34): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.12.2
Categories: Optimization, Utility
How to install Distant Horizons
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install the right loader. Distant Horizons needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Distant Horizons appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Distant Horizons
Which Minecraft versions does Distant Horizons support?
Distant Horizons lists support for 34 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.2. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Distant Horizons?
Distant Horizons publishes files for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Distant Horizons into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Distant Horizons need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Distant Horizons supports installation on both the client and the server. For full functionality (like synced world features or client-side rendering), install it on both sides.
Who created Distant Horizons?
Distant Horizons is published on Modrinth by jeseibel. The project was first published 1654 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and jeseibel's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Distant Horizons still being updated?
Yes — Distant Horizons was updated 4 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from jeseibel generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Distant Horizons safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that jeseibel uploads for Distant Horizons. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Distant Horizons directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is Distant Horizons?
Distant Horizons has been downloaded 30,536,920 times (30.5M) on Modrinth and has 13,663 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.
What license does Distant Horizons use?
Distant Horizons is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Distant Horizons into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Distant Horizons is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from jeseibel before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.
License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (LGPL-3.0-only).
Freshness signal: Distant Horizons was updated 4 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit jeseibel's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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