SimpleNicks

⭐ — (43 endorsements) 📥 27,837 downloads 📌 v3.2.2 📅 12/5/2022
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By Rhythmic · decoration

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/10/2026 📅 Created: 12/5/2022

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #13 of 70 decoration mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Permissions support, use something like LuckPerms.
✅ SQL-based storage, choose between MySQL (Server) or SQLite (Local, default).
✅ - _No, you do not need any SQL setup to run this plugin._
✅ Control whether specific nickname functionality requires permissions.
✅ Control how long a username or nickname is protected for.
✅ Nickname prefixing, so you know who is hiding their identity.

<div align="center"> <table> <tr> <td valign="middle"> <img width="120" height="120" alt="" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/52f8139b-754f-4e9a-821a-fd09bb6b57cc" /> </td> <td valign="middle"> <h2>SimpleNicks</h2> A standalone nickname plugin so you don't need to get a plugin with tons of other stuff.<br> Just want nicknames? Go with <b>SimpleNicks</b>! <div style="line-height:20px;">&nbsp;</div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> ## Features <table> <tr> <td valign="middle"> <strong>Set Nicknames With <a href="https://docs.advntr.dev/minimessage/">MiniMessage</a></strong><br> Use MiniMessage formatting in nicknames. </td> <td> <img width="430" height="117" alt="" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/cbb35336-8cc6-4297-9c45-d160a342a1db" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> <strong>Allow Nicknames in Tab List</strong><br> Display player nicknames in the tab list. </td> <td> <img width="210" height="45" alt="" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/91a8af30-6224-47b7-a70a-f5fd9bc9f594" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> <strong>Save Nicknames</strong><br> Nicknames can be saved for future use, like in roleplaying. </td> <td> <img width="599" height="137" alt="" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/594d2bd2-777c-436c-a41b-6c1647b0f7b6" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> <strong>Nickname Protection</strong><br> Prevent confusion with username / nickname copying. </td> <td> <img width="665" height="119" alt="" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e78e8615-f173-4adf-8160-b726e48fb5e7" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> <strong>"Who Is That?"</strong><br> Find out a player's secret identity. </td> <td> <img width="367" height="155" alt="" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f93ad1a5-ffcc-4bbf-9562-aa223385fd57" /> </td> </tr> </table> #### And More - Permissions support, use something like LuckPerms. - SQL-based storage, choose between MySQL (Server) or SQLite (Local, default). - _No, you do not need any SQL setup to run this plugin._ - Control whether specific nickname functionality requires permissions. - Control how long a username or nickname is protected for. - Nickname prefixing, so you know who is hiding their identity. - PlaceholderAPI expansion, so you can put the nicknames wherever you need to. ## Commands ### Player Commands | Command | Description | |-|-| | `/nick help` | Displays help text. | | `/nick set <nickname>`| Sets your nickname.<br>Supports (https://docs.advntr.dev/minimessage/) formatting. | | `/nick save ` | Saves your current nickname for later use.<br>You can also provide a nickname to save directly. | | `/nick delete <nickname>` | Deletes one of your saved nicknames. | | `/nick reset` | Resets your nickname to your original username. | | `/nick who <nickname>` | Displays the username of the player with the supplied nickname. | ### Admin Commands | Command | Description | |-|-| | `/nick admin set <username> <nickname>` | Sets another player’s nickname.<br>Uses the **admin’s permissions** for formatting. | | `/nick admin reset <username>` | Resets another player’s nickname. | | `/nick admin delete <username> <nickname>` | Deletes a saved nickname from a player’s list. | | `/nick admin lookup <username>` | Displays a player’s current nickname and all saved nicknames.| | `/nick reload` | Reloads the configuration and locale. | ## Permissions ### Player Permissions | Permission | Description | Default | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------| | `simplenick.nick.set` | Set your own nickname. | `op` | | `simplenick.nick.reset` | Reset your own nickname. | `op` | | `simplenick.nick.delete` | Delete one of your saved nicknames. | `op` | | `simplenick.nick.who` | Use `/nick who <nickname>` to look up usernames. | `true` | **Color Permissions** | Permission | Description | Default | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------| | `simplenick.color.basic` | Use color tags (`<red>`, `<color:#aabbcc>`). | `op` | | `simplenick.color.gradient` | Use gradient tags (`<gradient:red:blue>`). | `op` | | `simplenick.color.rainbow` | Use `<rainbow>`. | `op` | | `simplenick.color.reset` | Use `<reset>`. | `op` | **Format Permissions** | Permission | Description | Default | |--------------------------

SimpleNicks

A standalone nickname plugin so you don't need to get a plugin with tons of other stuff.

Just want nicknames? Go with SimpleNicks!

 

## Features

Set Nicknames With MiniMessage

Use MiniMessage formatting in nicknames.

Allow Nicknames in Tab List

Display player nicknames in the tab list.

Save Nicknames

Nicknames can be saved for future use, like in roleplaying.

Nickname Protection

Prevent confusion with username / nickname copying.

"Who Is That?"

Find out a player's secret identity.

#### And More

  • Permissions support, use something like LuckPerms.
  • SQL-based storage, choose between MySQL (Server) or SQLite (Local, default).
  • - _No, you do not need any SQL setup to run this plugin._
  • Control whether specific nickname functionality requires permissions.
  • Control how long a username or nickname is protected for.
  • Nickname prefixing, so you know who is hiding their identity.
  • PlaceholderAPI expansion, so you can put the nicknames wherever you need to.

## Commands

### Player Commands

| Command | Description | |-|-| | `/nick help` | Displays help text. | | `/nick set `| Sets your nickname. Supports (https://docs.advntr.dev/minimessage/) formatting. | | `/nick save ` | Saves your current nickname for later use. You can also provide a nickname to save directly. | | `/nick delete ` | Deletes one of your saved nicknames. | | `/nick reset` | Resets your nickname to your original username. | | `/nick who ` | Displays the username of the player with the supplied nickname. |

### Admin Commands

| Command | Description | |-|-| | `/nick admin set ` | Sets another player’s nickname. Uses the admin’s permissions for formatting. | | `/nick admin reset ` | Resets another player’s nickname. | | `/nick admin delete ` | Deletes a saved nickname from a player’s list. | | `/nick admin lookup ` | Displays a player’s current nickname and all saved nicknames.| | `/nick reload` | Reloads the configuration and locale. |

## Permissions

### Player Permissions

| Permission | Description | Default | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------| | `simplenick.nick.set` | Set your own nickname. | `op` | | `simplenick.nick.reset` | Reset your own nickname. | `op` | | `simplenick.nick.delete` | Delete one of your saved nicknames. | `op` | | `simplenick.nick.who` | Use `/nick who ` to look up usernames. | `true` |

Color Permissions

| Permission | Description | Default | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------| | `simplenick.color.basic` | Use color tags (``, ``). | `op` | | `simplenick.color.gradient` | Use gradient tags (``). | `op` | | `simplenick.color.rainbow` | Use ``. | `op` | | `simplenick.color.reset` | Use ``. | `op` |

Format Permissions

| Permission | Description | Default | |--------------------------

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Plugins
Author
Rhythmic
Version
3.2.2
Downloads
27,837
Endorsements
43
Category
decoration
Created
12/5/2022
Updated
5/10/2026
Game Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9
Tags
decoration, social, utility

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Download from Modrinth. Use Prism Launcher or drop into your mods folder.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Plugins versions does SimpleNicks support?

The author lists 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of SimpleNicks?

Version 3.2.2, published 2026-05-10 with 27,837 downloads recorded at the source.

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