ModsJava
BAfkIndicator
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–26.x. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
A lightweight, standalone AFK indicator plugin — detects AFK players, tags them in tab and above their head, tracks stats, and more.
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BAfkIndicator
A simple, standalone AFK indicator plugin. No dependencies, no bloat — just reliable AFK detection with the features server admins actually need.
Features
- Auto AFK detection — triggers on inactivity: no movement, chat, commands, block breaking/placing, interaction, or hotbar switching
- Visual indicator —
[AFK]tag shows both above the player's head and in the tab list - Smart tab sorting — active players are automatically grouped above AFK players in the tab list
- Manual toggle —
/afklets players mark themselves AFK on demand - Chat broadcasts — the server is notified when a player goes AFK or returns (toggleable)
- Sound effects — optional, configurable sound cues on AFK state change
- Optional auto-kick — kick players after a configurable AFK duration (off by default)
- AFK time tracking — total AFK time is tracked per player and saved across restarts
- Leaderboard —
/afk topshows the top 10 most-AFK players on your server - Player lookup —
/afk status <player>shows anyone's current AFK status and AFK time - Admin bypass control — exempt specific players from AFK detection via permission or a simple toggle command
- Fully configurable — every message, timer, and toggle lives in
config.yml
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/afk |
Toggle your own AFK status |
/afk status <player> |
Check any player's AFK status and AFK time |
/afk top |
View the top 10 players by all-time AFK time |
/bafk reload |
Reload the config |
/bafk bypass <player> |
Toggle AFK-detection bypass for a player |
All commands support tab completion.
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
bafkindicator.bypass |
false | Exempt from auto AFK detection and auto-kick |
bafkindicator.admin |
op | Use /bafk reload and /bafk bypass |
Configuration highlights
afk-timeout-seconds— how long until a player is marked AFKkick-timeout-seconds— optional auto-kick timer (0 = disabled)broadcast-enabled— toggle server-wide chat announcementsplay-sound+ sound name/volume/pitch — optional audio cuebypassed-players— list of names always exempt, editable livestats-save-interval-seconds— how often AFK stats are flushed to disk
Compatibility
- Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Pufferfish, and other Bukkit-based servers
- Minecraft 1.16.5 through 1.21.x — compiled against the 1.16.5 API on purpose for maximum compatibility
Source
Standalone plugin, built with Maven, no external runtime dependencies.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2
- 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.
File checked by MCModsHub
- Ships as BAfkIndicator-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 24 KB
- Download link checked 24 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.