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Allow Java Edition clients with older versions to connect to your Minecraft server
5.7.1
kennytv released ViaBackwards version 5.7.1 on January 18, 2026
- Fixed disconnects on nautilus mob effects in 1.21.11->1.21.9 (by booky10)
- Prevent block breaking with spears in 1.21.11->1.21.9 (requires ViaBackwards to be installed on Paper)
- Some fixes to mannequin emulation for older clients (by Owen1212055)
- Fixed sign text conversion in 1.21.7->1.21.5 (by Tmpod)
- Fixed missing saddle display for pigs and striders in 1.21.5 -> 1.21.4 (by Pantera07)
- Fixed frog and cat variants in 1.21.5->1.21.4 (by Pantera07)
- Fixed conversion of large velocity in 1.21.2->1.21 (by dewgs)
- Fixed opening crimson and warped signs in 1.21.2->1.21 (by ItsClairton & EnZaXD)
- Fixed painting positions in 1.19->1.18.2
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Information
| Published on | January 18, 2026 |
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| Downloads | 7,549 |
Platforms
Paper (1.10-1.21.11)
Velocity (3.4)
Dependencies
Paper
Velocity