How do I install Soft Glow Ores?

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. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Soft Glow Ores work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 26.1.2. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Soft Glow Ores

by Kadddor · on Modrinth

Vanilla ores emit a soft, cave-friendly glow for better visibility without flashy effects or noticeable lag. Fabric 1.20.1-1.21.11, works server-side or…

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Soft Glow Ores

Soft Glow Ores makes vanilla ores easier to spot in dark caves by giving them a soft, balanced glow.

The mod is designed to look clean, stay lightweight, and work well on servers without adding heavy effects, ticking logic, or unnecessary complexity.

Features

Soft glow on vanilla ores
Better cave visibility without harsh lighting
Lightweight and performance-friendly
Works in existing worlds
Supports Fabric from 1.20.1 to 1.21.11
Can be used on a server for all players
Can also be installed only by a player for local use
Works in singleplayer and dedicated servers

Default Behavior

Default light level: 7
Preserves stronger vanilla light where needed
Refreshes loaded chunks so older worlds update properly

Supported Ores

Coal Ore
Copper Ore
Iron Ore
Gold Ore
Redstone Ore
Lapis Ore
Emerald Ore
Diamond Ore
Nether Gold Ore
Nether Quartz Ore
Ancient Debris

Performance

This mod does not use block entities, custom networking, or constant ticking logic. It is built to stay lightweight and server-friendly.

Configuration

A config file is generated automatically:

config/softglowores.json

You can adjust:

lightLevel
preserveHigherVanillaLight
relightLoadedChunks

Compatibility

Loader: Fabric
Minecraft: 1.20.1 to 1.21.11
Singleplayer: Yes
Dedicated Server: Yes
Client-only install: Yes
Server-only install: Yes

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft version listed: 26.1.2
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 softglowores-1.2.0+mc26.1.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 17 KB
Download link checked 30 Aug 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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