HideUI - Hotkey HUD Toggle
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #72 of 86 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Toggle the main HUD elements on and off with a single hotkey!
This was made back in the early days before F4SE added UI controls. If you want rich UI control download iHUD or one of the other rich HUD mods out there. This is just a simple hotkey to turn the whole hud on/off, and was un-hidden by request from several people (including Elianora, and how could I deny her?!)
Please read the full description! I can almost guarantee your question or concern is covered! :)
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WHAT IT DOES / HOW IT WORKS
HideUI adds two aid items to your inventory automatically after installing: HideUI - Controller, and HideUI - Configuration. HideUI Controller can simply be clicked from your inventory to toggle, but is made to be assigned to a favorites hotkey for use in real-time. But it doesn't stop there! HideUI has two modes, and two HUD styles, which can be configured in game by activating the HideUI Configuration aid:
HUD MODES
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[]MANUAL: Use a favorites hotkey to turn the HUD on and off whenever you want.
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]AUTOMATIC: Automatically hides the HUD when you're not in combat, instantly turns it on when you are.HUD STYLES
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[]BASIC (default): Hides health, compass, action points, enemy name/health, sneak meter. Retains messages, crosshair, quick loot.
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]HARDCORE: Hides EVERYTHING. Great for exploring. While hidden, quick-loot reverts back to requiring E to open containers.MISC CONFIG
- Reset, and Uninstall options make removal mid-game completely safe and painless (see FAQ)
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
POWER ARMOR - This also works with Power Armor, but only Manual toggle mode. In Auto Mode, the Power Armor HUD will stay on while you're using it, regardless if you're in combat or not. I actually prefer this anyway, but this is due to the engine not handling conditions or script events properly when entering/exiting Power Armor, so I disabled Auto Mode while in PA. It's easy enough to switch to Manual Mode anyway.
HUD WHEN AIMING - Using either Basic or Hardcore HUD styles, the HUD elements will show up while you're aiming down the sights with your weapon. This is built into the engine and I can't do anything about this right now, but it's minor. I like to see my HUD when I'm in combat anyhow. It stops when you're not aiming.
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[]BASIC (default): Hides health, compass, action points, enemy name/health, sneak meter. Retains messages, crosshair, quick loot.
HideUI is a lightweight UI mod for Fallout 4 that lets you toggle the main HUD elements on and off with a single hotkey, or set it to automatically hide during combat. It features in-game configuration menus and requires no additional plugins or F4SE, making it a simple and elegant solution for players who want a cleaner screen.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,235 endorsements and over 27k downloads.
- No F4SE or extra plugins needed—just drop it in and go.
- Hotkey and auto-combat toggle give you full control over your HUD.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might have issues with newer game patches.
- No mention of compatibility with other UI mods, so you might run into conflicts.
- Lacks advanced features like per-element toggling; it's all or nothing.
For Fallout 4 players who want a clean, immersive screen without permanent HUD clutter. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts or anyone who finds the HUD distracting during exploration. Skip if you need granular control over individual HUD elements—this is a simple on/off toggle.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple ESP/ESL, just drop it into your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager.
- Test the hotkey in a safe area first to get used to the toggle before heading into combat.
- If you use other UI mods, load HideUI after them to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- fadingsignal
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 27,463
- Endorsements
- 1,235
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 3/14/2016
- Updated
- 5/3/2016
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