Actually Played
6.6#4 in game playtime trackersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Game Time Manager
7.0#3 in game playtime trackersFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | Actually Played | Game Time Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Minecraft 1.16 and later use a properties file for configuration, while 1.12.2 also offers an in-game configuration screen. | Settings are held in config.toml and changes are picked up without restarting the application. |
| Installation | Install the matching loader and put the mod jar in `.minecraft/mods/`; the mod requires no server-side installation. | Installation requires downloading a release, unzipping it, and running install.ps1 with PowerShell. |
| Purpose | The mod tracks actual play time separately from AFK time for each Minecraft server and singleplayer world. | Game Time Manager tracks PC gaming time to help users balance gaming with the rest of life. |
Actually Played plans
- FreeFree
Game Time Manager plans
- FreeFree
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick Actually Played if…
It suits Minecraft players who want separate playtime records for worlds and servers, with idle time distinguished from active play. It is also a fit for players who want local, editable history without installing anything on a server.
Pick Game Time Manager if…
It may suit Windows PC players who want automatic play-time tracking, a periodic on-screen reminder, and a record of play history. Installation requires running a PowerShell script.