Simple Nicknames

⭐ — (18 endorsements) 📥 61,171 downloads 📌 v26.2-neoforge-0.7.1 📅 12/8/2025
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By donutello · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/19/2026 📅 Created: 12/8/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #369 of 983 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

# Simple Nicknames A straightforward nickname system for your Minecraft server that allows players to customize their display names across the game. ## Beta Notice This mod is currently in beta. While it's functional, you may encounter bugs or unexpected behavior. Please report any issues you find so I can continue improving the mod! ## Installation **Both client and server installations are required.** Make sure to install the mod on both sides for it to work properly. **!!! The Fabric version also requires (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) on both sides !!!** ## Usage Set your nickname with a simple command: ``` /nick <nickname> ``` To remove your nickname and return to your original name: ``` /unnick ``` Admins are able to set nicknames for other users or assign random nicks: ``` /setnick Donutello396 Leo /randomnick @a ``` They can also unnick other users as well as list all nicked users: ``` /unnick all /unnick username Donutello396 /unnick nickname Leo /listnicknames ``` ## Features ### Display Name Changes Simple Nicknames changes your display name in the following locations: * **Nametag** - The name displayed above your character * **Chat** - Your name in chat messages * **Tab List** - The player list accessible via Tab key * **Scoreboard** - Your name on any scoreboards You can configure how and where your name appears in the config file. ### Colored Names Simple Nicknames supports (https://docs.papermc.io/adventure/minimessage/) formatting. If enabled, players will be able to color/format their nickname (**disabled by default**). Even without MiniMessage, your nickname will still respect existing formatting, such as team colors set for members. ### Flashback Simple Nicknames can be used with the (https://modrinth.com/mod/flashback) mod on supported Fabric versions. If you notice your nickname not appearing somewhere it should, please report it so I can add support! ## Known incompatibilities * **(https://modrinth.com/mod/entityculling)** - When viewing players through walls, sometimes their normal username appears as their nametag. To fix this, blacklist `minecraft:player` in the Entity Culling configs. ## Third-party libraries The mod files bundle third-party libraries using jar-in-jar: - Kyori Adventure / MiniMessage / Option, licensed under the MIT License - JetBrains Annotations, licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - JSpecify, licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - Konfig, licensed under the MIT License ## Support Found a bug or have a feature request? You can reach out through: * CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/simple-nicknames/comments) * Discord: `donutello_` **Please make sure you have read this page, changelogs and the config file before reporting!** Please include as much detail as possible when reporting issues!

# Simple Nicknames A straightforward nickname system for your Minecraft server that allows players to customize their display names across the game. ## Beta Notice This mod is currently in beta. While it's functional, you may encounter bugs or unexpected behavior. Please report any issues you find so I can continue improving the mod! ## Installation Both client and server installations are required. Make sure to install the mod on both sides for it to work properly. !!! The Fabric version also requires (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) on both sides !!! ## Usage Set your nickname with a simple command: ``` /nick ``` To remove your nickname and return to your original name: ``` /unnick ``` Admins are able to set nicknames for other users or assign random nicks: ``` /setnick Donutello396 Leo /randomnick @a ``` They can also unnick other users as well as list all nicked users: ``` /unnick all /unnick username Donutello396 /unnick nickname Leo /listnicknames ``` ## Features ### Display Name Changes Simple Nicknames changes your display name in the following locations: Nametag - The name displayed above your character Chat - Your name in chat messages Tab List - The player list accessible via Tab key Scoreboard - Your name on any scoreboards You can configure how and where your name appears in the config file. ### Colored Names Simple Nicknames supports (https://docs.papermc.io/adventure/minimessage/) formatting. If enabled, players will be able to color/format their nickname (disabled by default). Even without MiniMessage, your nickname will still respect existing formatting, such as team colors set for members. ### Flashback Simple Nicknames can be used with the (https://modrinth.com/mod/flashback) mod on supported Fabric versions. If you notice your nickname not appearing somewhere it should, please report it so I can add support! ## Known incompatibilities (https://modrinth.com/mod/entityculling)** - When viewing players through walls, sometimes their normal username appears as their nametag. To fix this, blacklist `minecraft:player` in the Entity Culling configs. ## Third-party libraries The mod files bundle third-party libraries using jar-in-jar: - Kyori Adventure / MiniMessage / Option, licensed under the MIT License - JetBrains Annotations, licensed under the Apache License 2. 0 - JSpecify, licensed under the Apache License 2. 0 - Konfig, licensed under the MIT License ## Support Found a bug or have a feature request? You can reach out through: CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/simple-nicknames/comments) * Discord: `donutello_` Please make sure you have read this page, changelogs and the config file before reporting! Please include as much detail as possible when reporting issues!

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
donutello
Version
26.2-neoforge-0.7.1
Downloads
61,171
Endorsements
18
Category
fabric
Created
12/8/2025
Updated
8/19/2026
Game Versions
26.2
Tags
social, utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does Simple Nicknames support?

The author lists 26.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Simple Nicknames?

Version 26.2-neoforge-0.7.1, published 2026-08-19 with 61,171 downloads recorded at the source.

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