World Border Expander
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.18. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.18.2 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
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Using JEI is recommended
Introduction
This mod is intended to be used in custom worlds with smaller world border. It adds 2 new items, the Border Expander and the Border Compactor. These items are crafted with balanced recipes and are consumed upon usage.
Items
The Border Expander:
- Is crafted using 4 iron ingots, 4 gold ingots and a dirt block
- Expands the border by 3 blocks (1,5 blocks in each direction)
- Is consumed upon usage
The Border Compactor:
- Is crafted using 4 iron ingots, 3 gold ingots, 1 gold block and 1 redstone block
- Compacts the border by 3 blocks (1,5 blocks in each direction)
- Is consumed upon usage
Plans
Depending on how many people like this mod, I might update the sprites and add new better expanders and compactors
NOTE
You can use this in any of your modpacks, but just remember to mention me.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.18.2
- 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 CurseForge — 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.
- Ships as WorldBorderExpander_1.18.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 14 KB
- Download link checked 17 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.