Time Freeze (Empty Server)
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21. Download on the author's site.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeTime Freeze (Empty Server)
Server-side NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that pauses day/night and weather whenever the server has zero players online and automatically resumes the moment someone joins.
Features
- Freeze time and weather while empty
- Grace window (configurable) before freezing to avoid flapping during quick reconnects
- Zero client requirements (works with vanilla or modded clients)
- Lightweight, no mixins
Commands
/timefreeze status– shows current state, players online, and config
Configuration
A server config file is generated on first run: config/timefreeze-server.toml
Options:
freezeTime(bool) – lock sun/moon cycle while empty (default:true)freezeWeather(bool) – lock rain/thunder state while empty (default:true)emptyGraceSeconds(int) – wait N seconds after last player leaves before freezing (default:10)
Compatibility
- Mod loader: NeoForge (21.1.x)
- Minecraft: 1.21.1
- Java: 21
- Pure server-side logic; clients do not need this mod installed.
FAQ
Q: Does this stop gamerule doDaylightCycle changes?
A: While the server is empty, the mod re-applies the saved time/weather every tick. Manual time/weather changes will snap back until a player joins.
Q: Any known conflicts?
A: Mods that forcibly advance time or weather each tick might fight with the lock when the server is empty.
I have personally tested this with Serene Seasons with no issues. I will continue to monitor this since I will be using this for my modpacks :).
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.8, 1.21.1
- 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.
Time Freeze (Empty Server) is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.1. Downloaded 1,053 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.