CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Item Name Variants
Simplify item names by grouping them into variants
Quick answer
Which Item Name Variants release should I use?
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Item Name Variants required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.2 need?
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Item Name Variants without breaking your instance.
Built for Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Item Name Variants add?
NOTE: This mod is packaged as part of Great Big World and was made a standalone mod so that players can enjoy it separately. Do not download both with the intent of using them together.
Item Name Variants
A simple mod that simplifies item names by grouping them into variants such as "Red", "Chiseled", or "Cooked".

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Item Name Variants by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Item Name Variants versions and loaders
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.2
item-variants-1.0.0+26.2.jar
9 Aug 2026
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+1.19.4
item-variants-1.0.0+1.19.4.jar
5 Apr 2026
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+1.16.5
item-variants-1.0.0+1.16.5.jar
5 Apr 2026
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+1.18.2
item-variants-1.0.0+1.18.2.jar
5 Apr 2026
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+1.20.1
item-variants-1.0.0+1.20.1.jar
4 Apr 2026
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+1.21.1
item-variants-1.0.0+1.21.1.jar
4 Apr 2026
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+1.21.11
item-variants-1.0.0+1.21.11.jar
4 Apr 2026
Item Name Variants 1.0.0+26.1
item-variants-1.0.0+26.1.jar
4 Apr 2026
Item Name Variants 0.0.1+1.21.11
item-variants-0.0.1+1.21.11.jar
4 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.