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    Caxton

    Mod

    Adds support for more fonts and clearer text in your game.

    A90/ 100
    • OverviewA
    • SecurityPassed
    • PrivacyNone found
    • AINone found
    • CompatibilityUp to 26.3
    • ModpacksIn 113
    • ReleasesLatest 23 Oct

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    caxton-fabric-26.3-1.2.0-alpha.3.jar

    Released 23 Oct 2026 · 5.1 MB

    Passed: our checks found nothing harmful in this file.

    Download

    Required to run

    • Fabric APIAMinecraft 26.3 · Fabric (release 0.165.0)
    OverviewSecurityPrivacyAICompatibilityModpacksReleases

    Why grade A

    How grades work

    Strengths

    • Security checks passed
    • Regular releases for the newest Minecraft versions
    • Public source code and issue tracker
    • Widely used
    • Around for years

    Points lost

    • Many modpacks removed it−7 points
    All 11 criteria

    • Maintenance

      Full points27 / 27
      Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.Yesterday (23 Oct 2026) 12 / 12
      Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for a Minecraft version that 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also support. A version many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1, also counts after a release in the last 12 months.26.3 (latest) on NeoForge and Fabric, 1.21.1 on Forge 9 / 9
      Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 8 months.Releases in 21 of the last 24 months 6 / 6

    • Stability

      7 points lost15 / 22
      Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.28 of the 90 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (31%) See the 28 modpacks3 / 10
      Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.3 of its 54 releases in 2 years needed a quick fix (6%) 7 / 7
      Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None of the 14 known conflicts count in the grade See the 14 known conflicts5 / 5

    • Transparency

      Full points10 / 10
      Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.GitLab · Kyarei/caxton 7 / 7
      Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker.GitLab issues · Kyarei/caxton 3 / 3

    • Popularity

      Full points4 / 4
      DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.1,314,044 4 / 4

    • Track record

      Full points8 / 8
      AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.3.9 years, 562 releases 8 / 8

    • Security

      Passed
      File checksThis check adds no points. It can only take points away.Our checks found nothing harmful in all 29 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. See Security
    Total90 / 100

    63.7 of the 71 points that apply = 90 out of 100. The points above are rounded to whole numbers.

    Images

    • A book page showing styling
    • Now here for Minecraft 1.20

    About

    Caxton improves Minecraft’s support for TrueType and OpenType fonts, enabling resource packs to provide custom fonts for in-game text. It uses multichannel signed distance fields to keep text crisp at different sizes, supports genuine bold and italic font variants, and improves the rendering of complex text without relying on Java AWT. The mod includes Inter and Open Sans, while custom fonts can be configured through resource packs with options such as variable-font settings and a choice between MSDF rendering and experimental raster rendering, the latter being better suited to pixel fonts. Text layout and compatibility are not universal: some interfaces and other mods may mishandle bidirectional text or ligatures, and Arabic shaping in legacy fonts is unsupported, so Arabic requires a font that provides its own Arabic support.

    Written from Modrinth and CurseForge . How we write it

    In-game changes

    Changes the game's code in 5 areas, as a library other mods build on: User interfaceChanges 15 game code files in this area: menus, screens, tooltips, the chat window and the in-game overlay., Rendering and graphicsChanges 7 game code files in this area: drawing mobs, items, particles and textures on screen., Game coreChanges 2 game code files in this area: the main loop, lighting and other code the whole game uses., Game data and resourcesChanges 1 game code file in this area: recipes, tags, advancements, language files and other game data. and World renderingChanges 1 game code file in this area: drawing the terrain, sky, clouds and weather..

    Adds no new blocks, items or other content.

    Replaces 1 of vanilla Minecraft's core shaders.

    Often used with it

    See all 30
    BadOptimizationsAChat HeadsADynamic FPSABetterF3APacket FixerA

    Details

    Creator
    flirora
    License
    MIT License
    Downloads
    1.3M
    Created
    24 Nov 2022
    Official pages
    Modrinth , CurseForge
    Links
    Source code , Issues , Discord

    Security

    No harmful code found

    We checked its files and read their code, without running it.

    What it can do on your computer

    Creates settings files
    The mod keeps its settings in the config folder of your game, where you can change or delete them. 1 file in your config folder.
    Connects to the internet
    It has code that can go online, for example to check for updates, load skins or send crash reports. Only in its files for Fabric 1.20 to 26.1; NeoForge 1.21.11. See Privacy

    Why we show this: a mod runs on your computer like any program, so harmful code in it can take your accounts or files. Our checks look for known signs of harm. They cannot prove that a file is harmless. In the grade: malware means no grade, and a Warning in a latest file for a recent Minecraft version lowers it.

    How we checked · All 47 latest files checked, last on 23 Oct 2026
    • FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.
      47 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The answer above is about the 29 for recent versions. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
    • Their codeWe turn the code of the files back into readable code and follow what it does, without running it. This shows what it downloads, what it sends and where your login goes.
      Read without running it
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares that the project reads or edits things on your system outside the game. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when this applies.
      Nothing declared about your system outside the game.
    • Looked for, not foundWe looked for these in the file and did not find them.
      Folders outside the game, other programs, updating itself, the webcam or microphone, an AI service.

    Privacy

    We found nothing it sends

    We read its code without running it: it contacts no web address while you play.

    Why we show this: a mod can send things about you over the internet, like your player name or your login. Contacting an address to check for updates or download files sends nothing about you. Not in the grade: sending data can be normal for what a mod does.

    How we checked · All 29 files read
    • Files readWe read the code without running it. We list each web address the code contacts while you play, and what it sends. Code that is never used is left out.
      The code of all 29 files, for recent Minecraft versions. See each file in Releases
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares crash reports, usage data and advertisements. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a project collects data on its users or shows advertisements.
      Nothing declared about crash reports, usage data or advertisements.

    AI

    No sign that AI was used to make it

    We looked for AI tools in its texts, files and images and found none.

    No sign of AI in the game

    We found no AI service, AI library or AI model file in its code.

    Why we show this: some players and servers avoid projects made with AI, and AI in the game can send what you write to an online service. Not in the grade: using AI does not tell whether a project works well or is kept up to date.

    How we checked · 5 places read
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a substantial part of the code is AI output, when an asset is mainly AI output, or when the project or its page relies on generative AI.
      No AI content or AI features declared.
    • Description and changelogsThe description, project page and newest changelogs: sentences saying an AI tool was used, and text pasted from an AI chat.
      Nothing found
      39 of 40 changelogs read
    • Its filesFiles that AI coding tools leave behind (like AGENTS.md), and the texts inside the files you download.
      Nothing found
    • Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.
      Nothing found
      1 image read
    • Code of the modThe code and files of the mod, read without running it: addresses of AI services, AI libraries, AI model files and a place for your own AI key.
      No AI service, AI library or AI model file
      832 code files read

    Compatibility

    See all 562 files
    Fabric
    NeoForge
    Forge
    1.181.201.2126.1

    Point at or tap a version to see its loaders.

    Runs onWhere to install it: in your game, on the server, or both. As the author says on Modrinth.Install it in your game only. Servers do not need it, so you can join any server.
    RequiresProjects you must also install for it to work. From the author's lists for its files for recent Minecraft versions, or from its project page.
    Fabric APIin some filesA
    OptionalProjects it can work with but does not need. The author lists them.Nothing
    IncludesProjects packed inside its files.Nothing
    Speed of updatesHow fast it gets a file for new Minecraft versions, on average, compared with similar projects. Not part of the grade.Faster than most mods. On average, it gets a file the same day a new Minecraft version comes out. Measured on the last 6 Minecraft versions.

    Known conflicts

    These projects do not work together with Caxton: their authors or Caxton's author say so. If you install both, the game can crash or some features can stop working. Some of them do the same job as Caxton, so you only need one.

    ProjectTypeDownloadsDeclared by
    OculusMod217M downloadsdeclared by CaxtonEmojifulMod37M downloadsdeclared by CaxtonMekalus (Oculus fork with fixed Mekanism MekaSuit rendering)Mod2.4M downloadsdeclared by CaxtonNeOculusMod882K downloadsdeclared by CaxtonOculus UnofficialMod259K downloadsdeclared by CaxtonOCD ShadersMod166K downloadsdeclared by CaxtonForgeOculusMod94K downloadsdeclared by CaxtonEmberlensMod53K downloadsdeclared by CaxtonOculus Community PortMod53K downloadsdeclared by CaxtonBleachCraft Unofficial Oculus forkMod47K downloadsdeclared by Caxton
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    Related projects

    Projects that need Caxton to work.

    ProjectTypeDownloadsGrade
    SoulboundCMod302K downloadsXPlus Font PackBResource pack272K downloadsModern Font Pack - Caxton EditionAResource pack41K downloadsHow To GuideCMod21K downloadsFontPack Caxton verCResource pack11K downloadsMiSans Font-Resource pack6.3K downloadsSarasaUiSC For CaxtonDResource pack3.2K downloadsGalmuri 11px Bold FontAResource pack2.8K downloadsNaikai FontDResource pack1.2K downloadsHarmonyOS Sans Font(Archived)-Resource pack1.1K downloads
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    Modpacks using this project

    Find modpacks with it
    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    20100
    Oct 2024: 4 modpacksNov 2024: 7 modpacksDec 2024: 5 modpacksJan 2025: 8 modpacksFeb 2025: 5 modpacksMar 2025: 5 modpacksApr 2025: 1 modpackMay 2025: 3 modpacksJun 2025: 6 modpacksJul 2025: 5 modpacksAug 2025: 7 modpacksSep 2025: 7 modpacksOct 2025: 20 modpacksNov 2025: 15 modpacksDec 2025: 14 modpacksJan 2026: 12 modpacksFeb 2026: 10 modpacksMar 2026: 8 modpacksApr 2026: 10 modpacksMay 2026: 9 modpacksJun 2026: 9 modpacksJul 2026: 8 modpacksAug 2026: 10 modpacksSep 2026: 9 modpacks
    Oct 2024Oct 2025Sep 2026
    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
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    More modpacks put it in their new versions than a year ago: 9 a month now, 5 a year agoThe average of the last 6 months, compared with the same 6 months a year before. We say it only when the change is large..

    113 modpacks include Caxton in at least one of their versions. Here are the 30 most downloaded.

    ModpackDownloadsLast version with it
    Beyond Depth3.4M downloadslast version with it 24 Jan 2026SkyBlock Enhanced2.1M downloadslast version with it 27 Jun 2026Fantasy MC Fabric1.9M downloadslast version with it 20 Jul 2026Beyond Ascension645K downloadslast version with it 24 Jan 2026Beyond Cosmo525K downloadslast version with it 1 Nov 2025SUPERIOR - RPG513K downloadslast version with it 23 Apr 2026XPlus PerioTable Modpack (Fabric)498K downloadslast version with it 23 Sep 2026Calamycraft106K downloadslast version with it 29 Jun 2026World Terra83K downloadslast version with it 13 Jun 2026Bedrock Reloaded79K downloadslast version with it 24 May 2025
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    Often in the same modpacks

    Mods that modpacks often add together with Caxton. Share: how many of the modpacks with Caxton also have that mod.

    ProjectTypeShareGrade
    BadOptimizationsAModin 57% of the modpacks with CaxtonChat HeadsAModin 53% of the modpacks with CaxtonDynamic FPSAModin 51% of the modpacks with CaxtonBetterF3AModin 50% of the modpacks with CaxtonPacket FixerAModin 48% of the modpacks with CaxtonLithiumAModin 48% of the modpacks with CaxtonNo Chat ReportsAModin 47% of the modpacks with CaxtonMod MenuAModin 46% of the modpacks with CaxtonAttributeFixAModin 46% of the modpacks with CaxtonsparkAModin 46% of the modpacks with Caxton
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    Latest files

    The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.

    MinecraftLoaderVersionSecuritySendsRequires
    26.3·Fabric1.2.0-alpha.31.2.0-alpha.3 · caxton-fabric-26.3-1.2.0-alpha.3.jarSends: None foundRequires:Fabric APIPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.3·NeoForge1.2.0-alpha.31.2.0-alpha.3 · caxton-neoforge-26.3-1.2.0-alpha.3.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.2·Fabric1.1.0-alpha.31.1.0-alpha.3 · caxton-fabric-26.2-1.1.0-alpha.3.jarSends: None foundRequires:Fabric APIPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.2·NeoForge1.1.0-alpha.31.1.0-alpha.3 · caxton-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0-alpha.3.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1.2·Fabric1.0.0-beta.21.0.0-beta.2 · caxton-fabric-26.1.2-1.0.0-beta.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:Fabric APIPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1.2·NeoForge1.0.0-beta.21.0.0-beta.2 · caxton-neoforge-26.1.2-1.0.0-beta.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1·Fabric1.0.0-alpha.21.0.0-alpha.2 · caxton-fabric-26.1-1.0.0-alpha.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:Fabric APIPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1·NeoForge1.0.0-alpha.21.0.0-alpha.2 · caxton-neoforge-26.1-1.0.0-alpha.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.11·Fabric0.9.0-beta.30.9.0-beta.3 · caxton-0.9.0-beta.3+1.21.11-FABRIC.jarSends: None foundRequires:Fabric APIPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.11·NeoForge0.9.0-beta.30.9.0-beta.3 · caxton-0.9.0-beta.3+1.21.11-NEOFORGE.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
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    562 releases

    MinecraftLoaderVersionReleasedSecurityGet it onDownload
    26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge1.2.0-alpha.31.2.0-alpha.3 · caxton-neoforge-26.3-1.2.0-alpha.3.jar (main file)·23 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric1.2.0-alpha.31.2.0-alpha.3 · caxton-fabric-26.3-1.2.0-alpha.3.jar (main file)·23 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.3·NeoForge1.2.0-alpha.21.2.0-alpha.2 · caxton-neoforge-26.3-1.2.0-alpha.2.jar (main file)·16 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.3·Fabric1.2.0-alpha.21.2.0-alpha.2 · caxton-fabric-26.3-1.2.0-alpha.2.jar (main file)·16 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.0 MB
    26.3-rc-1·Fabric1.2.0-alpha.1-26.3-rc-11.2.0-alpha.1-26.3-rc-1 · caxton-fabric-26.3-rc-1-1.2.0-alpha.1.jar (main file)·11 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthNot on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.0 MB
    26.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric1.1.0-alpha.31.1.0-alpha.3 · caxton-fabric-26.2-1.1.0-alpha.3.jar (main file)·9 Aug 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge1.1.0-alpha.31.1.0-alpha.3 · caxton-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0-alpha.3.jar (main file)·9 Aug 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.1.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge1.0.0-beta.21.0.0-beta.2 · caxton-neoforge-26.1.2-1.0.0-beta.2.jar (main file)·9 Aug 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.1.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric1.0.0-beta.21.0.0-beta.2 · caxton-fabric-26.1.2-1.0.0-beta.2.jar (main file)·9 Aug 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.2·NeoForge1.1.0-alpha.21.1.0-alpha.2 · caxton-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0-alpha.2.jar (main file)·17 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.0 MB
    26.2·Fabric1.1.0-alpha.21.1.0-alpha.2 · caxton-fabric-26.2-1.1.0-alpha.2.jar (main file)·17 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.0 MB
    26.1.2·Fabric1.0.0-beta.11.0.0-beta.1 · caxton-fabric-26.1.2-1.0.0-beta.1.jar (main file)·15 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.1.2·NeoForge1.0.0-beta.11.0.0-beta.1 · caxton-neoforge-26.1.2-1.0.0-beta.1.jar (main file)·15 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.2-rc-2·Fabric1.1.0-alpha.1-26.2-rc-21.1.0-alpha.1-26.2-rc-2 · caxton-fabric-26.2-rc-2-1.1.0-alpha.1.jar (main file)·15 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthNot on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.0 MB
    1.21.11The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge0.9.0-beta.30.9.0-beta.3 · caxton-0.9.0-beta.3+1.21.11-NEOFORGE.jar (main file)·15 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.8 MB
    1.21.11The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric0.9.0-beta.30.9.0-beta.3 · caxton-0.9.0-beta.3+1.21.11-FABRIC.jar (main file)·15 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.8 MB
    1.21.11·NeoForge0.9.0-beta.20.9.0-beta.2 · caxton-0.9.0-beta.2+1.21.11-NEOFORGE.jar (main file)·5 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.8 MB
    1.21.11·Fabric0.9.0-beta.20.9.0-beta.2 · caxton-0.9.0-beta.2+1.21.11-FABRIC.jar (main file)·5 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.8 MB
    26.1.2·NeoForge1.0.0-alpha.61.0.0-alpha.6 · caxton-neoforge-26.1.2-1.0.0-alpha.6.jar (main file)·5 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
    26.1.2·Fabric1.0.0-alpha.61.0.0-alpha.6 · caxton-fabric-26.1.2-1.0.0-alpha.6.jar (main file)·5 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 5.1 MB
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    Quick fixes

    In the last 2 years, 3 releases needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem. This counts in the grade, but it is too few to lose points.

    See them, newest first

    Quick fixesReleases followed within 3 days by a new release that fixes a problem in them.3

    • 0.7.0-beta.6+1.21.6-FABRIC27 Jun 2025Fix misrendering of bitmap fonts
    • 0.7.0-beta.5+1.21.6-FABRIC24 Jun 2025Fix crash on startup
    • 0.7.0-beta.3+1.21.6-FABRIC18 Jun 2025Fix compatibility with ImmediatelyFast Fix XP bar’s level…