How do I open the settings menu in game?
Open your chat window and run the command /function day_counter:config. This brings up an interactive menu in chat where you can click to toggle features and change display positions.
Why won't the game let me use the config command?
Running /function day_counter:config requires operator permissions. In singleplayer, make sure cheats are enabled—if they are off, temporarily open your world to LAN with cheats allowed to adjust your settings.
How do I stop the day alert from blocking the center of my screen?
Open the configuration menu with /function day_counter:config and change the display position. Switching the alert from the main title area to the action bar moves the text right above your hotbar so your view stays clear.
Does the day counter still trigger if I sleep in a bed?
Yes, sleeping through the night triggers the morning announcement just like waiting for sunrise naturally. As soon as you wake up at dawn, the new day count will appear on your screen.
Why isn't any text showing up right after I add the data pack?
The counter only displays an alert at the exact moment a new morning starts. Wait for sunrise or sleep through the night to see your first announcement, or run /function day_counter:config to make sure alerts aren't hidden.
What is the difference between the standard day count and the personal day counter?
The standard count shows the total days passed in the world overall, while the personal day counter tracks individual survival time for each player. This is especially useful on servers where players join on different days.
How do I turn off the random splash text under the day number?
Run /function day_counter:config in chat to open the settings menu. Click the splash text option in the chat menu to toggle those extra morning notes off.
How can I track when the next full moon is happening?
Open the settings menu using /function day_counter:config and enable the moon tracking toggle. Once active, your morning alert will include a countdown of the remaining days until the next full moon.
Can I keep the day counter permanently visible on my screen all day?
No, this data pack only announces the day count briefly when dawn breaks. It does not leave a permanent HUD element on your screen during the rest of the day or night.
Does everyone need this installed on their own game to play on a server?
Because it is a data pack that uses standard title, subtitle, and action bar text, it runs entirely on the server or host world. Players joining the server will automatically see the morning alerts and have their personal days tracked without installing anything themselves.