Disable TNT Explosions

Turn off TNT from detonating

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

Stops primed TNT from exploding, so it can still be lit but does no damage or block destruction. Useful for preventing accidental griefing on a build server. This gamerule exists on both editions; to also stop TNT minecarts, this same rule blocks their ignition when false.

/gamerule tntExplodes false

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Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
TNT can be lit but will not explode.

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