SimpleNicks
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- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #13 of 70 decoration mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
<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;"> </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 | |--------------------------
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SimpleNicksA standalone nickname plugin so you don't need to get a plugin with tons of other stuff.Just want nicknames? Go with SimpleNicks! |
## Features
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Set Nicknames With MiniMessage Use MiniMessage formatting in nicknames. |
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Allow Nicknames in Tab List Display player nicknames in the tab list. |
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Save Nicknames Nicknames can be saved for future use, like in roleplaying. |
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Nickname Protection Prevent confusion with username / nickname copying. |
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"Who Is That?" Find out a player's secret identity. |
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#### 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
### Admin Commands
| Command | Description |
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| `/nick admin set
## 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
Color Permissions
| Permission | Description | Default |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------|
| `simplenick.color.basic` | Use color tags (`
Format Permissions
| Permission | Description | Default | |--------------------------
📊 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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❓ 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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