Disable Wandering Trader

Stop the wandering trader from spawning

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Stops the wandering trader (and his two leashed llamas) from periodically appearing near players. Useful when the trader's spawn sounds and wandering llamas disrupt builds or farms. Re-enable any time with true.

/gamerule doTraderSpawning false

32 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
The wandering trader no longer spawns near players.
Run it with true to welcome him back.

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