Project Zomboid QOL mods
The most downloaded QOL mods for Project Zomboid, with how recently each was updated.
[B42] Medicine MoodlesIt has been updated for use with B42 If the original mod is updated, this mod will be removed. All credits go to the original creator. OG B41 Mod Safe to add to/remove from existing saves I just took a painkiller. When should I take the next one? Medicine
Knox Detection Kit [B42][MP]Knox Detection Kit Build 42 multiplayer-safe. A rare medical blood test kit that detects Knox Infection. Works in multiplayer 42.1.17. A rare medical blood test kit that detects Knox Infection. Use the kit, wait for results. Were you really bitten, or is i
[B42.13] Bag Upgrade PlusWe recently learned that community member ProduktFrosch is losing a battle with cancer, and will no longer be updating his mods. He has granted general permission for anyone to update his mods in his absence. Note that this updated version of his mod will
Chainsaw B42Functional Chainsaw for Project Zomboid B42.15+ ONLY solo/mp Description CHAINSAW B42 - FUNCTIONAL CHAINSAW A fully functional chainsaw for cutting trees and fighting zombies! Start it, hold right-click to cut, and watch it shred through everything. ======
Craftable Mannequins UPDATED [B42+/41]Display your armour, prank your friends, and craft replacement friends who will never betray you. This mod adds crafting recipes for the standard vanilla mannequins: Black Female (Pose 1/2/3) Black Male (Pose 1/2/3) White Female (Pose 1/2/3) White Male (Po
Azakaela's Playable Guitar (Improved)Unfortunately, the mod stopped working on version 4.11. As soon as I fix this bug, I will remove this notice Playable Guitar for Project Zomboid Bring music to the apocalypse with this immersive mod that lets you actually play an acoustic guitar in Project
50% Off Material - Reduced Weight + More Charge CountEvery building material weighs half what it should, and everything you paint, glue, tape or weld with goes twice as far. Carry the whole build in one trip What it does 85 vanilla materials, each set to exactly half its Build 42.20.2 value. Nothing is inven
[B41/B42] Functional Pager - Immersive Map-Wide CommunicationWorking, map-wide text messaging network for Project Zomboid, built for co-op. Find a pager, get your own number, and stay in touch with your group from anywhere on the map. Designed around an immersive communication ladder: use proximity voice chat up clo
[OBSOLETE] Clean UI B42.12 HotfixLooking for CleanUI? It's here: CleanUI . This was just a temporary hotfix for it during Build 42.12. It's empty now and does NOTHING. THIS MOD IS OBSOLETE - DO NOT SUBSCRIBE Everything it fixed is now part of CleanUI itself, as of the October 16, 2025 upd
Repair and patch any clothesMod Description: Repair and patch any clothes Inspired by: Universal Repair, Rip and Patch Clothing 2.0! By: Mxswat Overview: Tired of discarding your favorite clothes just because they're torn or damaged? With this mod, you can repair and patch any clothi
Saw All Logs Drop PlanksBuild 42 only. Adds the "Saw Log Drop Planks" crafting recipe. It uses the normal sawing time and XP, but drops the three resulting planks on the ground instead of putting them in your inventory. Uses Build 42's base:saw item tag for compatibility with sup
[41|42] ChairBarricadeThis mod allows you to fortify doors by propping chairs against them, increasing their resistance to zombie damage by 10x (can be tuned in Sandbox settings). Simply pick up any chair and right-click on a door to barricade it with a chair. IMPORTANT NOTES:
More Skill Books KODo not use with the original mod Mod Name Skills Woodcutting SkillWoodcutting Scavenging SkillScavenging Lockpicking SkillLockpicking Tinkering SkillTinkering Hunting SkillHunting Dancing SkillDancing Music SkillMusic Piano SkillPiano Archery SkillArchery
PZ3D / Project Viewpoint Minimap (3D Marking Beams · Off-Screen Alarm · Rotates With You · Floor Plans) [B42.21.0] [SP/MP]PZ3D / Project Viewpoint Minimap Workshop ID: 3810179295 Mod ID: aparosa_pz3dMinimap ✔ Single player and multiplayer (dedicated server). Add it to your current save; no new game needed. PZ3D itself is single player only; in multiplayer the minimap works wi
[B42] The ACTUAL Cook TimesVanilla cooking times are wildly unrealistic — a meat patty taking an hour? A can of soup needing 60 minutes to heat up? This mod overhauls every cookable food item in the game to match real-life expectations. Meat — MeatPatty, MincedMeat, Steak, Beef, Por
Craftable Military FencesCraftable Military Fences Adds craftable versions of the heavy military perimeter fencing found throughout Knox Country. All four pieces use their original vanilla sprites and are available from the Fences section of the Build menu. Safe to add mid-save in
[42.20] Swap HandsAdds a simple keybind that lets you instantly swap items between your primary and secondary hands. This mod is designed to enhance combat flow and moment-to-moment decision making without adding artificial restrictions. Use cases: - Keep a firearm in your
[B42] Simple Player Stats BarsThis mod adds a handy interface to display your character's stats, allowing for better management of their condition. The HUD is designed to be unobtrusive, fading out automatically to ensure it doesn't block your view during gameplay. Fully customizable,
Vehicle Claims (Sunday Drivers) [B42]Vehicle Claim system for Sunday Drivers server Vehicle Claim using timed actions and server-authorative tracking for vehicles. Sandbox option maximum number of claims and release timer. Options added for faction claims, remote unclaim, and adding claims fr
Yumi's Endless Harvest-Regrowth Farming OverhaulEndless Harvest — Regrowth Farming Overhaul (´。• ᵕ •。`) I’ve seen very few mods that focus on crop regrowth, and the ones that do either don’t work properly or feel a little glitchy. Because of that, I decided to try making one myself. (ง •̀_•́)ง It took a
Let Me Eat Rats and MiceMakes you able to consume as many little souls as you want. Boil them, mash them, stick 'em in a stew! WHO DOESN'T LOVE A GOOD RAT BURGER?! In the first age, in the first battle. When the vermin first scattered, one stood. He chose the path of perpetual to
[B42.20 MP] Not Dead Yet - Chance To Survive Zombie InfectionsThis works in both Singleplayer and Multiplayer. Having issues? Check the bottom of the description for possible fixes. Not Dead Yet adds a percentage chance that you recover from the zombie infection when it puts you at death's door. You're one of the few
Auto Key Rings B42.20 [MP]AUTO KEY RINGS B42 Automatically moves picked-up keys onto a key ring you are carrying. FEATURES Supports house keys, car keys, and padlock keys Supports all collectible key rings in Build 42 Makes recognized keys and key rings weightless Supports compatib
[B42] Skizot's 1990 Binford Gator ModCommissioned by NekoJess to work in unison with Skizot's Farming Mower Addons Mod. It can only tow the trailers, not run them. Use my mower for that. lock the trunk to dump it out. B42 compatible! does have a visual issue that will hopefully be corrected s
ShaderZ VividColors are as vivid as when zoom is disabled Effect is more visible at dawn Remove blurry effect from Project Zomboid B42 Also replace the ugly shaders for trees by a better one You may have to restart PZ completely to reload shaders on existing save. For
Where Is My Safehouse [B42]Now You See Me Too How to Use? Subscribe to the mod. Play multiplayer game. Open your in-game Safehouse manager tab. FAQ Works only in multiplayer. Compatible with old saves too. No wallhacks: players, zombies and most of interior objects will not be highl
Multiplayer Pause & Fast Forward (B42)This mod restores pause and fast-forward functionality in multiplayer / co-op games. Game speed is synchronized by the server and decided through a simple majority vote: • Each player selects a desired speed • If one speed reaches a majority, it is applied
Project Cook Extension: Nutrients Sorting [B42]Sort ingredients and seasonings by nutritional value and food stats with a single click. Project Cook shows each ingredient's stats, but finding the highest-calorie or highest-protein option still means scanning the list by hand. This extension adds click-
IDBFS - Industrial Distillery & Biofuel Systemhttps://i.imgur.com/7jdILX7.png Industrial Distillery & Biofuel System A complete industrial-style liquid production system for Project Zomboid focused on: Fermentation Distillation Vanilla alcohol production Ethanol creation Biofuel refining Oils Vinegar
Pause on StartPause your game when you start it, so you will no longer have to worry about unexpected deaths or only for those who do not like the game to run as soon as the game starts. Workshop ID: 3392136394 Mod ID: Pause_on_Start
Show Skill XP Gain [B42.20] [SOLO/HOST/MP]Shows floating "+X.XX SkillName" text above your character whenever you gain skill XP. Features Floating XP text that rises above your character and fades out Repeated gains from the same skill merge into one line instead of stacking up Every one of the 35
GunMaker [B42]GunMaker B42 Started this because it always felt strange that survivors could build bases, weld metal and forge tools, but still had no way to manufacture basic firearms or ammunition using vanilla systems. GunMaker B42 expands vanilla crafting by adding r
Moodle Descriptions Expanded - Patch B42.15+Build Support: Project Zomboid B42.15-B42.20.2+ This is a compatibility and translation patch for Moodle Descriptions Expanded on newer Project Zomboid Build 42 versions. The original mod has now added native JSON translation files for newer Build 42 versi
Pixel Strike Indicator & Health BarDamage numbers Every hit prints a number over the target. It floats up and fades. Hit the same zombie again and the numbers stack. Every colour means a different thing, and you can change all of them. The seven numbers that are told apart by their colour a
Health Bar + Combat DamageI Refreshed version of: Workshop ID: 2286124931 Mod ID: CombatText cause the original doesnt work for me Thanks to the creator : Rezistor Show health bar above zombie heads and damage dealt Now workin on b42.13+ SP/MP https://i.imgur.com/y0IIKa9.png You ca
Easy Spare Magazine ReloadEasy Spare Magazine Reload Workshop ID: 3390014923 Mod ID: EasySpareMagazineReload
Edwin's Canned TentAdds Canned Tents to the game. It’s vacuum-packed in a can like Spam. The external markings indicate the can was part of a U.S. Air Force contract. The contract number is difficult to run down, but it appears the can was part of a contract for 1950s-era F-
Windows EverywhereThis mod allows you to move windows off the screen. For example, you can shift the in-game health info panel to the edge of the screen and then even beyond it. Note: This mod does not support multiple monitors (it does not work with a second screen). 40.x,
Read Faster When Sitting [B42 STABLE]Read Faster When Sitting This is a fixed and optimized version of the classic "Read Faster" mod, specifically adjusted to work with Build 42 STABLE. Update for Build 42.20+: The Indie Stone added their own native "faster reading while sitting" bonus to van
[42] Marz Mods animsets for LinuxThis is for users playing on Linux, whether Hosting or Joining a server. Linux is case-sensitive, and AnimSets are a constant source of headaches for users because of it. Disable lua checksum too So use this to check/cover my mods: - Hot Brass - Guns of Ma
Agrotsar Farming Company v.1.01 [B42.20]B42 Port of iBrRus Agrotsar Farming Company For General Info visit the B41 version. Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O And on his farm he had some zombies With a groan-groan "ere and a brains-brains" there, Here a groan, there a moan, everywhere a zombie
Carry More Animal[SP/MP][42.20]In the base game, transporting animals typically requires a specialized trailer with very limited cargo space, which can make ranch management or animal relocation cumbersome. This mod expands your options—nearly any vehicle can now carry animals, and you
Imperial Chops! (Garf’s Beards)Imperial Chops! Now includes 10 additional facial hair options! (Build 42.13+ Compatible) Translations are appreciated! You'll be credited in the workshop description and the in-game description, if you're interested please check the pinned discussion, tha
Forage RunningA simple mod to remove the "isRunning" check from Search Mode's "checkShouldDisable" function-- allowing you to run while foraging while maintaining the vanilla debuff to search effectiveness. Search Mode can still be disabled manually, by sprinting, or fr
More Cargo Without Seats [B42]It is now compatible with any vehicle mod, and I also added a SANDBOX option with a multiplier so that each player can choose to increase their inventory capacity a little more. I also added that while sitting in the driver's seat, you can access the vehic
Plug Your Radio InPlug your Radio in! Whenever you open up the radio interface if power is available you'll plug in the radio and run it off mains power. If power is not available battery power will be used. There is no need to convert the radio to a different type of item
Better Animal CareBetter Animal Care Because your cows deserve more than neglect and your rabbits deserve to be seen. Overview Better Animal Care improves how you manage and monitor your livestock. Easily identify which animals are hungry, thirsty, stressed, or injured - al
All In One Tool!Sometimes, we often question the purpose of life, just like how we question the functionality of Tool Roll Leather/Fabric other than take items from it then your character just like "oh..I don't wanna put it back". Well worry not! If you find a Tool Roll L