Actually Played review

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Actually Played is a client-side Minecraft mod for players who want a clearer measure of genuine playtime. It tracks multiplayer servers and singleplayer worlds separately, distinguishes active time from AFK time, and records current-session, total, session-count, and session-duration statistics. Because it runs client-side without server installation or external dependencies, it fits individual Minecraft players who want automatic tracking without changing a server's setup.

Its strongest fit is the Minecraft mod ecosystem. Actually Played supports Forge, NeoForge, and Fabric loaders, and its activity detection covers movement intent, camera rotation, keyboard and mouse input, and interactions. After five minutes of inactivity, it stops or rolls back counted time, helping keep AFK periods out of active-play totals. The result is a focused tracking tool for players moving between worlds and servers rather than a general-purpose time tracker.

The product also keeps playtime data locally as readable, hand-editable JSON, which gives players direct control over their records. Detailed session history is retained for 90 days, while older data is merged into monthly summaries without losing playtime. That history model suits players reviewing recent sessions and longer-term monthly totals, but it is less suitable for anyone who needs an unrestricted archive or tracking across games and devices. Choose Actually Played for Minecraft-specific active-time measurement; choose another type of tracker if your needs extend beyond Minecraft or require broader reporting and export workflows.

Actually Played pros and cons

• Where it wins
  • Separates active playtime from AFK time automatically
  • Tracks multiplayer servers and singleplayer worlds separately
  • Readable local JSON storage with Forge, NeoForge, and Fabric support
• Where it doesn't
  • Limited to Minecraft rather than broader device tracking
  • Detailed session history is retained for 90 days
  • Basic data export is suited to local use, not wider reporting

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Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update