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Better Chat
Adds various chat options to Minecraft
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Better Chat release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.5
Game version 1.12.2, 1.8.9
Loader Forge
Better Chat 1.5 targets 1.12.2, 1.8.9 with Forge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Chat required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Better Chat 1.5 need?
1.5. 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 Better Chat without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Chat 1.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.5. It targets 1.12.2, 1.8.9 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Chat add?
Makes the chat animated, so messages slide up when they are received (You can turn this off)
Adds the option to give the chat a clear background (Off by default)
Also lets you reposition and rescale the chat
Configure with /betterchat
Leave a comment if you have any feedback or issues!
Supported languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
- German
- Mandarin
Planned Updates:
Support for 1.15.2 and up (probably not)
Enjoy! :D
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Chat by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.8.9
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Chat versions and loaders
1.5
betterchat-1.5-for-1.12.2.jar
19 Jul 2021
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.12.2 · Forge setup 1.12.21.8.9Forge release
Version 1.5 (1.8.9)
betterchat-1.5.jar
23 Mar 2021
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.8.9 · Forge setup Forge1.8.9 release
Version 1.4 (1.12.2)
betterchat-1.4.jar
2 Sept 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.12.2 · Forge setup Forge1.12.2 release
Version 1.4 (1.8.9)
betterchat-1.4.jar
2 Sept 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.8.9 · Forge setup Forge1.8.9 release
Version 1.3 (1.8.9)
betterchat-1.3.jar
1 Apr 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.8.9 · Forge setup Forge1.8.9 release
Version 1.3 (1.12.2)
betterchat-1.3.jar
1 Apr 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.12.2 · Forge setup Forge1.12.2 release
Version 1.2 (1.12.2)
betterchat-1.2.jar
24 Feb 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.12.2 · Forge setup Forge1.12.2 release
Version 1.2 (1.8.9)
betterchat-1.2.jar
24 Feb 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.8.9 · Forge setup Forge1.8.9 release
Version 1.1 (1.8.9)
betterchat-1.0.jar
22 Feb 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.8.9 · Forge setup Forge1.8.9 release
Version 1.1 (1.12.2)
betterchat-1.0.jar
22 Feb 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.12.2 · Forge setup Forge1.12.2 release
Version 1.0 (1.12.2)
betterchat-1.0.jar
22 Feb 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.12.2 · Forge setup Forge1.12.2 release
Version 1.0 (1.8.9)
betterchat-1.0.jar
21 Feb 2020
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.8.9 · Forge setup Forge1.8.9 release
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