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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Change Name

Roleplay-friendly player nicknames shown above players, in chat, and in the tab list without changing real Minecraft account identities.

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Which Change Name release should I use?

Updated 3 months ago
Latest stable file 1.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Change Name 1.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Change Name 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 Fabric
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.

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What else does Change Name 1.2 need?

1.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Change Name without breaking your instance.

Built for Change Name 1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Change Name add?

Name Changer

Name Changer adds simple, immersive player nicknames designed especially for roleplay servers.

Let players use their character names instead of their real Minecraft account names. This helps preserve immersion, keeps conversations in character, and prevents real usernames from disrupting the roleplay experience.

Nicknames are stored persistently and synchronized across overhead name tags, the player list, and chat—without modifying the player's actual GameProfile identity.

✨ Features

  • Players can set their own character name
  • Nicknames appear above players, in chat, and in the player list
  • Players can return to their real account name at any time
  • Operators can hide all floating player names server-wide
  • Hold U to temporarily reveal real names while hide mode is active
  • Nicknames persist after restarting the server
  • Maximum nickname length of 32 characters

⌨️ Commands

Command Description Permission
/nick <name> Set your nickname Everyone
/nick name <name> Set your nickname Everyone
/nick reset Reset your nickname to your real name Everyone
/nick hide on Hide all floating player names Operator only
/nick hide off Show floating player names again Operator only

If a nickname is empty or longer than 32 characters, it will not be applied and the player will receive a warning.

📥 Installation

Name Changer must be installed on both the server and every connecting client.

Fabric

  1. Install Fabric Loader.
  2. Install Fabric API.
  3. Install Architectury API.
  4. Place the matching name-changer-...-fabric-...jar file in the mods folder.

NeoForge

  1. Install NeoForge for the supported Minecraft version.
  2. Install Architectury API.
  3. Place the matching name-changer-...-neoforge-...jar file in the mods folder.

For Minecraft 26.2, the current NeoForge build targets NeoForge 26.2.0.1-beta because newer beta builds are not yet compatible with Architectury API 21.0.5.

ℹ️ Notes

  • Hide mode removes floating player labels completely.
  • While hide mode is enabled, hold U to reveal real names temporarily.
  • Name Changer does not modify GameProfiles, authentication identities, skins, or permission-system usernames.
  • Minecraft 26.1.x and 26.2 require Java 25.

📜 Credits and license

This is a Minecraft 26.x port of the original CatLab Design Name Changer. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.

Project description from Modrinth.

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