ModsJava
rendersimlimiter
RenderLimit limits render and simulation distances for non-OP players to prevent performance abuse. OP players retain the ability to use higher configured…
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RenderLimit
A lightweight Paper/Spigot plugin that limits render and simulation distances for non-OP players while allowing OP players to use higher values.
Features
- Automatically limits non-OP players' render distance on join
- Automatically limits non-OP players' simulation distance on join
- OP players get higher configurable limits
- Original settings restored when plugin unloads
- Fully customizable messages (colors and text)
- Lightweight with minimal performance impact
Commands
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
| /renderlimit | Shows help menu | None |
| /renderlimit check | Check your current distances | None |
| /renderlimit set | Set your render distance | renderlimit.admin |
| /renderlimit reload | Reload configuration | renderlimit.admin |
Aliases: /rl, /rdlimit
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| renderlimit.admin | OP | Allows /renderlimit reload and /renderlimit set |
Configuration
# Non-OP limit (2-32)
max-render-distance: 8
# OP limit (2-32)
op-max-render-distance: 32
# Non-OP simulation limit (3-12)
simulation-distance: 4
# OP simulation limit (3-12)
op-simulation-distance: 12
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.17
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as RenderLimit.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 13 KB
- Download link checked 22 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.