Better hidden chat

⭐ — (71 endorsements) 📥 112,630 downloads 📌 v1.2.0 📅 7/4/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By AndyRusso · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/3/2026 📅 Created: 7/4/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ Forge — Minecraft Forge (mod loader) Download ↗
2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #859 of 1032 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

# Better hidden chat Hides the chat, whilst allowing to send messages and run commands. Hide chat with a keybinding, or via command: `/hidechat` Configuration is done via `/hidechat` subcommands: - `notifyAsOverlay` - toggles the notification between a chat message and an overlay message. Overlay by default. - `notifyChatShow` - toggles whether to send a notification when the chat is shown. On by default. - `persistency` - keep the chat hidden the next time you open the game, if you had it hidden when you closed it. Off by default. - `showWhileTyping` - toggles whether to show the chat when typing if the chat is hidden. On by default. Requires (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) ___ I accept donations with gratitude on (https://boosty.to/andyrusso) as one time donations and subscriptions. Subscribers get access to extra mods. Donations will help me maintain and make new mods more consistently. Thank you! (https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/88e47c9248a99b7fb01eb4cd1a2cf3f8b7fe21c4.png)](https://boosty.to/andyrusso)

# Better hidden chat Hides the chat, whilst allowing to send messages and run commands.

Hide chat with a keybinding, or via command: `/hidechat`

Configuration is done via `/hidechat` subcommands: - `notifyAsOverlay` - toggles the notification between a chat message and an overlay message. Overlay by default. - `notifyChatShow` - toggles whether to send a notification when the chat is shown. On by default. - `persistency` - keep the chat hidden the next time you open the game, if you had it hidden when you closed it. Off by default. - `showWhileTyping` - toggles whether to show the chat when typing if the chat is hidden. On by default.

Requires (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) ___ I accept donations with gratitude on (https://boosty.to/andyrusso) as one time donations and subscriptions. Subscribers get access to extra mods. Donations will help me maintain and make new mods more consistently. Thank you!

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
AndyRusso
Version
1.2.0
Downloads
112,630
Endorsements
71
Category
fabric
Created
7/4/2023
Updated
2/3/2026
Game Versions
1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11
Tags
social, utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does Better hidden chat support?

The author lists 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Better hidden chat?

Version 1.2.0, published 2026-02-03 with 112,630 downloads recorded at the source.

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