Blocks Previewer
Modby tricube
Client-side mod to preview how blocks will be placed!
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
10,303
CurseForge ID
Modrinth Downloads
7,206
Modrinth ID
Last Updated
Sep 19, 2026
Description
Blocks Previewer
Preview blocks before placing!

Ever placed a stair or piston the wrong way and had to break it again? Blocks Previewer lets you see how a block will be oriented before it’s placed, saving your time and frustration, especially useful for builders and redstoners.
This is a purely client-sided mod, and does not interact the server. Works similarly to Create’s placement preview, but for any block in Minecraft.
To open config for the mod, use the command /blockspreviewer or by using Mod Menu for Fabric or the built in (neo)Forge config menu.
Features
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Controls
- Press G to toggle preview
- Hold H for a momentary preview
(Both keys are fully configurable in the controls menu.)
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Block filtering
- Use J to switch between previewing:
- All blocks
- Only directional blocks (stairs, pistons, observers, etc.)
- Use J to switch between previewing:
Showcase
TRANSPARENT mode

OUTLINE mode

CONFIGS

Dependencies (For versions >= 2.1.0)
Fabric Dependencies
Mod Menu is optional. All else is required.
| Modrinth | Curseforge |
|---|---|
| Craft Config Lib | Craft Config Lib |
| Fabric API | Fabric API |
| Mod Menu | Mod Menu |
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