
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Better hidden chat
Hides the chat, whilst allowing to send messages and run commands.
Quick answer
Which Better hidden chat release should I use?
Better hidden chat 1.2.0 targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 with Fabric, Quilt. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Better hidden chat required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Better hidden chat 1.2.0 need?
1.2.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Better hidden chat without breaking your instance.
Built for Better hidden chat 1.2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.2.0. It targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better hidden chat add?
Better hidden chat
Hides the chat, whilst allowing to send messages and run commands.
Hide chat with a keybinding, or via command: /hidechat
Configuration is done via /hidechat subcommands:
notifyAsOverlay- toggles the notification between a chat message and an overlay message. Overlay by default.notifyChatShow- toggles whether to send a notification when the chat is shown. On by default.persistency- keep the chat hidden the next time you open the game,
if you had it hidden when you closed it. Off by default.showWhileTyping- toggles whether to show the chat when typing if the chat is hidden. On by default.
Requires Fabric API
I accept donations with gratitude on my Boosty page as one time donations and subscriptions. Subscribers get access to extra mods.
Donations will help me maintain and make new mods more consistently. Thank you!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better hidden chat by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.2
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 24 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better hidden chat versions and loaders
1.2.0
betterhiddenchat-1.2.0.jar
22 Jan 2026
1.1.0
betterhiddenchat-1.1.0.jar
8 Jul 2023
1.0.0
betterhiddenchat-1.0.0.jar
2 Jul 2023
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
