Minecraft Mob Vote History (Winners, Losers, and Retirement)

Short answer: the Minecraft Mob Vote was a community vote used to choose future mobs, but the annual format was retired in 2024. The best-known winners include the Phantom, Glow Squid, Allay, Sniffer, and Armadillo. The Copper Golem is an important part of the story because it lost the 2021 vote, then later returned as an official feature outside a new Mob Vote.

Quick Answer Table

Year	Vote / Winner	Notes
2017	Phantom	First major mob vote; added in the Update Aquatic era
2018	Taiga biome update	Biome vote that helped bring foxes and taiga improvements
2019	Mountains biome update	Biome vote that later shaped Caves & Cliffs mountain changes
2020	Glow Squid	Beat Iceologer and Moobloom
2021	Allay	Beat Copper Golem and Glare
2022	Sniffer	Beat Tuff Golem and Rascal
2023	Armadillo	Beat Crab and Penguin; led to wolf armor
2024	No annual Mob Vote	Mojang retired the yearly Mob Vote format

Why the Mob Vote Was Retired

The Mob Vote became controversial because each vote created two disappointed fan groups. Players often felt that losing mobs were gone forever, even when all three ideas sounded useful. Mojang changed direction in 2024, moving toward more frequent game drops and Minecraft Live broadcasts instead of one yearly vote deciding one winner.

Major Winners

Phantom

The Phantom won the 2017 vote and became the flying nighttime mob that attacks players who have not slept. It is memorable, but also one of Minecraft's most divisive mobs.

Glow Squid

The Glow Squid won the 2020 vote. It drops Glow Ink Sacs, which are useful for glowing sign text and Glow Item Frames. It has a visual glow effect, but it does not light nearby blocks.

Allay

The Allay won the 2021 vote against the Copper Golem and Glare. It collects matching dropped items and became useful for farms, storage, and item transport.

Sniffer

The Sniffer won the 2022 vote and was added with Trails & Tales. It digs up ancient seeds such as torchflower seeds and pitcher pods.

Armadillo

The Armadillo won the 2023 vote and was added with wolf armor. It drops armadillo scutes, which are used to craft armor for tamed wolves.

What Happened to the Copper Golem?

The Copper Golem lost the 2021 vote to the Allay, but Mojang later brought the idea back. That makes it a good example of a losing idea returning without needing to win a new annual vote. See our Copper Golem guide for the current building and storage mechanics.

Common Questions

Will there be another Mob Vote?

Mojang retired the annual Mob Vote format in 2024. That does not mean community feedback is gone; it means future feedback may happen through different Minecraft Live formats, previews, and community channels.

Did the Copper Golem win a 2024 Mob Vote?

No. It lost in 2021 and returned later as an official feature. Claims that it won a 2024 Mob Vote are outdated or incorrect.

Are losing mobs gone forever?

Not necessarily. The Copper Golem returning proves Mojang can revisit old ideas. Still, most losing mobs have not been added to the main game.

For more Minecraft mob guides, see our Copper Golem guide, Sniffer feeding guide, Armadillo feeding guide, and Glow Squid guide.