
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
TextMod
A simple forge/fabric mod that allows you to display any custom text on your screen!
Quick answer
Which TextMod release should I use?
TextMod 1.5-Forge-1.8.9 targets 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 TextMod 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 TextMod 1.5-Forge-1.8.9 need?
1.5-Forge-1.8.9. 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 TextMod without breaking your instance.
Built for TextMod 1.5-Forge-1.8.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.5-Forge-1.8.9. It targets 1.8.9 with Forge; 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
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 1.5-Forge-1.8.9. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does TextMod add?
TextMod
Textmod 1.5 for forge 1.8.9 is now released!
Textmod is a mod that allows you to render customizable text on your screen.
Note: Fabric API is required for 1.21 fabric versions of this mod
Download Fabric API here
Features:
- Customize the text
- Custom Color support (Hex code support)
- Color Cycling (rainbow) mode
- Custom text position
- Placeholders (Forge 1.8.9 only!)
Custom Commands:
- /textmod text - changes the text
- /textmod color rainbow - changes the color to default color cycle (rainbow) mode
- /textmod color custom - changes the color to a custom color (Tutorial bellow)
- /textmod pos - Changes the text position
- /textmod help - displays all commands
- /textmod info - displays info about your textmod release
Available placeholders (Forge 1.8.9 only!)
Note: Placeholders are only available for forge 1.8.9 in the moment, im not sure if i will be bringing the feature to newever fabric versions.
There are only a couple of placeholders available, however, if you wish to add your own, the best way is to modify the source. Another way by contacting me on discord, or opening an issue, i will gladly implement your ideas!
- {coordX} - Displays your X coordinate
- {coordY} - Displays your Y coordinate
- {coordZ} - Displays your Z coordinate
- {health} - Displays your current health level
- {name} - Displays the player name
- {maxHealth} - Displays your maximum health
- {saturation} - Displays your current saturation
- {hunger} - Displays your current hunger level
- {heldItemName} - Displays the name of your current held item
- {score} - Displays your current score
- {hour} - Displays the current hour based on your local time
- {minute} - Displays the current minute based on your local time
- {second} - Displays the current second based on your local time
Example usage to configure textmod to display the current time:
/textmod text {hour}:{minute}:{second}
Which would look like HH:MM:SS.
The time placeholders are independent on each other.
Support & Donations:
If you wish to suggest a feature or need help with TextMod, please join this discord server and create a ticket.
Im grateful for any feature suggestions or potential improvements, so if you have one, even the slightest, please message me on discord
Join here
If you wish to support me and the project for free, the best way to do that is simply by downloading the mod.
Detailed text customization tutorial:
Setting the text:
/textmod text <Text>
How to set the position
/textmod pos <X> <Y>
How to customize the color:
Rainbow mode:
/textmod color rainbow
Custom color:
/textmod color custom <HEXCODE>
or
/textmod color custom
which will just use the color in the json config file.
Instead of HEXCODE type the hexcode of the color you want, to get the hexcode use a color picker such as this:
https://htmlcolorcodes.com/color-picker/
Copy the Hex code above the color picker, the hexcode starts with "#"
Example of setting it to pink:
/textmod set color custom #EE0DD3
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
TextMod by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.8.9
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
TextMod versions and loaders
1.5-Forge-1.8.9
1.5-Forge-1.8.9.jar
22 Apr 2026
1.4-Fabric-1.21.9
Textmod [1.4] [1.21.9 Fabric].jar
14 Oct 2025
1.4-Fabric-1.21.8
Textmod [1.4] [1.21.8 Fabric].jar
12 Oct 2025
1.4-Fabric-1.21.5
Textmod [1.4] [1.21.5 Fabric].jar
12 Oct 2025
1.4-fabric-1.21.7
Textmod [1.4] [1.21.7 Fabric].jar
12 Oct 2025
1.4-fabric-1.21.6
Textmod [1.4] [1.21.6 Fabric].jar
12 Oct 2025
1.4-forge-1.8.9
TextMod 1.4 [Forge 1.8.9].jar
29 Sept 2025
1.3.1-Fabric-1.21.5
Textmod [1.3.1] 1.21.5 Fabric.jar
6 May 2025
1.3.1-Fabric-1.21.4
Textmod [1.3] 1.21.4 Fabric.jar
6 May 2025
1.3-Fabric-1.21.4
Textmod [1.3] 1.21.4 Fabric.jar
4 May 2025
1.3-Fabric-1.21.5
Textmod [1.3] 1.21.5 Fabric.jar
4 May 2025
1.3-Fabric-1.21.5-BETA
Textmod [1.3] 1.21.5 Fabric.jar
3 May 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.