How do I install Open Third Person?

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 CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Open Third Person work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Open Third Person

Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20–1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.

by pitbox46 · on CurseForge

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Mod loader Fabric2 builds
Mod loader NeoForge1 build
Mod loader Forge1 build

Minecraft version

Minecraft 1.21–1.21.1Newest
Minecraft 1.20.1–1.20.4

Minecraft 1.21–1.21.1Newest

Minecraft 1.20.1Newest

⬇ Download for 1.21–1.21.1 · Fabric ⬇ Download for 1.20.1–1.20.4 · Fabric ⬇ Download for 1.21–1.21.1 · NeoForge ⬇ Download for 1.20.1 · Forge

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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Open Third Person is an open source enhancement for the third person camera.

Locked Free Camera

When in third person, you are able to move the camera around freely while holding the middle mouse button (can be rebound). This lets you position the camera exactly where you want it without interfering with the normal movement controls.

Open Third Person — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 1

Cardinal Camera

The cardinal mode allows to move in 8 directions using the regular movement keys. Your player will automatically face the way you're moving. Using the camera button (default middle mouse) will force your player to look where your camera is looking.

Open Third Person — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 2

Smooth Transition and Separate Vehicle Camera

Open Third Person — Minecraft Java mod, screenshot 3

Config Options

camera: VANILLA, LOCKED_FREE, CARDINAL
ride_camera: VANILLA, LOCKED_FREE, CARDINAL
smooth_transition: Smoothly transition between normal and ride camera
cam_sens: Changes the sensitivity for moving the camera around
cam_dist: Changes the distance the camera is from the player
cardinal_global: Uses 8 compass directions if true. False uses 8 directions based on the current direction the player is facing
cardinal_auto_look: Left and right clicks move your player to look in the camera direction

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3
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.

File checked by MCModsHub

Ships as openthirdperson-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 23 KB
Download link checked 27 Sept 2026 — working

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

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