Multiplayer Minecraft servers have long struggled with the sleep mechanic — getting every player to hop into bed at the same time is nearly impossible. Server Sleep Mod solves this elegantly by tweaking a single gamerule (playersSleepingPercentage) so that only a portion of online players need to sleep for night to pass. With over 415,000 downloads and active updates since late 2022, it has become a go-to solution for server administrators who want hassle-free night skipping without complex plugin setups.
Key Features
- One-Rule Sleep Fix — Instead of requiring 100% of players to sleep, the mod adjusts the
playersSleepingPercentagegamerule to 50%, meaning only half the server needs to be in bed. Simple, effective, and no configuration files to wrestle with. - Minimal Setup — Drop it into your mods folder and go. There are no config screens, no dependencies beyond your mod loader, and no learning curve for players or admins.
- Broad Compatibility — Works across Forge, Fabric, and Quilt loaders, and supports Minecraft versions from 1.17.1 all the way up to 26.1. It plays nicely with existing server plugins and other mods.
- Lightweight Design — Because the mod only changes a single gamerule, it appears to be extremely lightweight and should not add any noticeable overhead to server performance.
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How to Install
- Download and install your preferred mod loader — Minecraft Forge, Fabric, or Quilt — matching your Minecraft version.
- Download the Server Sleep Mod file for your Minecraft version from the link below.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into themodsfolder inside your Minecraft directory (or server directory for dedicated servers). - Launch Minecraft (or restart your server). The mod activates automatically — no additional configuration needed.
Requirements
| Mod Loader | Dependencies | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Forge, Fabric, Quilt | Minecraft Forge / Fabric / Quilt Loader | 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.17.1 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely easy to install — no configuration required
- Supports all three major mod loaders (Forge, Fabric, Quilt)
- Covers a wide range of Minecraft versions from 1.17.1 to 26.1
- Open-source under the MIT license
- Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- Only sets the sleep percentage to 50% — no built-in option to customize the threshold
- Limited functionality beyond the single gamerule change
- Players who prefer more advanced sleep mechanics (like sleep voting or acceleration) will need a different mod
Download
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What's New
- The gamerule name has been updated from
playersSleepingPercentagetoplayers_sleeping_percentageto match Minecraft's latest naming conventions. - Support added for the newest Minecraft versions including 1.21.10 and 1.21.9.
- Continued compatibility across Forge, Fabric, and Quilt loaders.
FAQ
Does Server Sleep Mod work on dedicated multiplayer servers?
Yes. The mod is designed specifically for multiplayer environments. Install it on your dedicated server's mods folder and it will adjust the sleep percentage so only half the online players need to sleep for night to pass.
Can I change the sleep percentage from 50% to something else?
The mod sets the playersSleepingPercentage gamerule to 50% by default. You can manually adjust this value using the /gamerule command in-game if you want a different threshold.
Is Server Sleep Mod compatible with other server-side mods?
Since it only modifies a single vanilla gamerule, it is compatible with most other mods and plugins. It supports Forge, Fabric, and Quilt loaders across Minecraft versions from 1.17.1 up to 26.1.
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