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How to install "Entity View Distance"

This mods allows more precise manipulation of entity view distance on client and server

Author

Patbox

Downloads

3.1M

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

License

LGPL-3.0-only

Mod Loaders

Fabric Quilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.4 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
optimization utility

Quick Install ID

#entity-view-distance

Install Entity View Distance in GDLauncher

Entity View Distance runs on Fabric, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

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 Entity View Distance supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #entity-view-distance, find Entity View Distance in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that Entity View Distance supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #entity-view-distance, find Entity View Distance 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 Entity View Distance supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4 are supported. Entity View Distance supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Quilt); 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 Entity View Distance free?

Yes. Entity View Distance is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Entity View Distance support?

Entity View Distance supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.4, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Entity View Distance require Forge or Fabric?

Entity View Distance supports Fabric, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Entity View Distance?

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

Who made Entity View Distance?

Entity View Distance is made by Patbox. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/entity-view-distance).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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