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How to install "More Overlays Updated"

Adds NEI-like light overlay for mob spawns, a chunk border overlay and a JEI item search overlay. (updated for 1.16.5, 1.19, 1.21, 26.1) NEW: light level number overlay

Author

RiDGo8

Downloads

48.7M

Last Updated

Apr 19, 2026

Mod Loaders

NeoForge Fabric Forge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
Map and Information Utility & QoL Addons

Quick Install ID

#more-overlays-updated

Install More Overlays Updated in GDLauncher

More Overlays Updated runs on NeoForge, Fabric, Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that More Overlays Updated supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #more-overlays-updated, find More Overlays Updated in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that More Overlays Updated supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #more-overlays-updated, find More Overlays Updated in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that More Overlays Updated supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #more-overlays-updated, find More Overlays Updated in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what More Overlays Updated supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. More Overlays Updated supports multiple loaders (NeoForge, Fabric, Forge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is More Overlays Updated free?

Yes. More Overlays Updated is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does More Overlays Updated support?

More Overlays Updated supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does More Overlays Updated require Forge or Fabric?

More Overlays Updated supports NeoForge, Fabric, Forge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install More Overlays Updated?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #more-overlays-updated. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made More Overlays Updated?

More Overlays Updated is made by RiDGo8. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/more-overlays-updated).

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