BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader)
Keeping farms, mob spawners, and redstone contraptions running while you are far away has always been a headache in Minecraft. Vanilla only offers a handful of clunky options, and most chunk-loading mods drag along heavy tile entities that eat into your tick budget. BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader) takes a completely different approach. It is a lightweight, server-side mod that lets you define almost any block or block tag as a chunk loader, with no tile entity and no ticking required. If you run a survival server or a technical world, this is one of those small tools that quietly changes everything.
What Makes BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader) Different
Most chunk loaders work by placing a special block that constantly ticks and keeps its own state in memory. BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader) skips all of that. Instead, your chosen blocks act as simple signals. When a loader block is placed, the surrounding chunks are force-loaded. When it is removed, those chunks are released. That is the entire mechanic, and it is remarkably efficient.
Out of the box, every bed in the game works as a chunk loader. That single default makes the mod instantly useful, since beds are cheap, common, and easy to spot. You can also define your own custom blocks or block tags through the config, which opens the door to themed setups on any server.
Core Features at a Glance
- Define custom chunk loader blocks or block tags through the config file
- Reload the config in-game without restarting the server
- Notify all players when chunks are force-loaded or unloaded, with a toggle to disable it
- Per-block radius support, so a loader can cover a 3x3 chunk area or any size you choose
- Simple and efficient design that triggers setChunkForced only when a block state changes
Supported Versions and Loaders
BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader) for Minecraft is built as a server-side mod, which means players do not need to install anything on their clients. It targets modern Minecraft releases and runs on the Fabric and NeoForge loaders, with Forge support available for older branches. Because it is server-side, you can drop it into an existing world and start using beds as loaders immediately. Just double-check that your Minecraft version matches the build you grab, since chunk-loading behavior depends on internal server code that shifts between updates.
If you prefer a frictionless setup, the foxygame.net launcher bundles BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader) inside its add-on catalog, so you can add it to a compatible profile with a single click and let the launcher handle version matching for you.
How to Install BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader)
Installation is straightforward, even for server owners who are new to mods. Follow these steps:
- Confirm your Minecraft version and whether you run Fabric or NeoForge
- Download BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader) from a trusted source and place the jar in your mods folder
- Start the server once so the config file generates
- Open the config and edit the ChunkLoaderBlocks and ChunkLoaderBlockTags lists to match your needs
- Restart or use the in-game reload command to apply your changes
Understanding the Configuration
The config is refreshingly short. The ChunkLoaderBlocks list is empty by default, while ChunkLoaderBlockTags ships with minecraft:beds=1, which is why beds work right away. The number after the equals sign sets the radius, so a value of 1 loads a 3x3 chunk area around the block. You can raise that for bigger farms or lower it to keep performance tight.
Two extra options round things out. NotePlayersOnChunkLoaderUpdate controls whether everyone gets a chat message when chunks load or unload, which is handy for debugging but easy to turn off. IgnoreChunkLoaderBlocksDuringWorldGen prevents loader blocks from triggering during world generation, avoiding surprises while terrain is being created.
Practical Uses on a Server
Once you understand the radius system, the possibilities open up fast. A single bed near your iron farm keeps it running around the clock. A custom block tag can turn an entire decorative build into a loading station without adding a single machine. Because loaders are signals rather than persistent entities, you can scatter them across a large world without watching your tick times climb.
The player notifications are a nice touch for shared servers too. Everyone knows when a chunk loader goes active, so there are no arguments about who left a farm running overnight. Combined with the in-game config reload, admins can tune radius values on the fly during a busy session.
Final Thoughts
BedLoad (Custom Chunk Loader) solves a very specific problem in a very clean way. It avoids the bloat of traditional chunk loaders, respects server performance, and gives you full control through a config file that takes minutes to learn. Whether you want beds to quietly keep your base alive or you plan to build a custom tag system for a public server, this mod delivers exactly what it promises. Grab it, set your radius, and let your machines run while you explore.
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