Better Search Mod FAQ

Press Alt + O in-game to open the settings menu, then enable the search boxes you want to use. Better Search is off by default for each search box, so you'll need to toggle them on individually.

Fuzzy search catches typos and close misspellings, so minor mistakes like 'diorite' → 'diorit' will work. However, if you spell something so differently that it shares almost no letters with the real name, it may not match.

Yes, Better Search automatically detects and indexes items and blocks added by other mods in your world. You can search for them the same way you search for vanilla items.

Yes, you can enable Better Search for the Recipe Book in the settings menu. This lets you find recipes even if you misspell the ingredient or result name.

Yes, Better Search can improve the command prompt search box if you enable it in settings. This helps you find commands faster without worrying about exact spelling.

Better Search is designed to be lightweight and shouldn't noticeably impact performance. If you experience lag, try disabling search for specific boxes you don't use often.

Yes, Better Search automatically reads text in all official Minecraft languages without any extra setup needed.

Yes, the settings menu lets you enable or disable Better Search for the Creative Inventory, Recipe Book, and command prompt individually.

No, Better Search keeps the clean vanilla appearance of all menus—it only improves how search works behind the scenes.

First, make sure Better Search is enabled for that search box in the settings menu. If it's on but still not working, try typing the exact item name or check that the item exists in your current world or mod setup.