
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Better Local Chat
Proximity-based chat for Minecraft servers. Chat locally by default, use ! to go global. Fully configurable!
Quick answer
Which Better Local Chat release matches 1.21.10?
Better Local Chat 1.2.0+1.21.11-1.21.9 targets 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 1.21.9 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Better Local Chat required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
This file is marked server-only.
What else does Better Local Chat 1.2.0+1.21.11-1.21.9 need?
1.2.0+1.21.11-1.21.9 on 1.21.10. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Local Chat without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Local Chat 1.2.0+1.21.11-1.21.9 on 1.21.10. 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+1.21.11-1.21.9. It targets 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 1.21.9 with Fabric; 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
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0+1.21.11-1.21.9. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Local Chat add?
How it works
By default, chat messages are only visible to players within a 50 block radius.
Want to reach everyone on the server? Simply prefix your message with ! to send it globally. And you can customize nearly anything!
Perfect for roleplay servers, survival SMP, or just keeping conversations between nearby players.
Features
- 📍 Local chat — only players within range can read your messages
- 🌍 Global chat — prefix with
!to send to everyone - ⚙️ Fully configurable via
localchat.json(Fabric) /config.yml(Paper) - 🪶 Lightweight — clear focus on stability and performance
⚙️ Configuration
The config file is located at config/localchat.json (fabric) / plugins/localchat/config.yml (paper) and is created automatically on first launch.
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
localRadius |
Chat range in blocks | 50 |
globalPrefix |
Prefix for global messages | ! |
localFormat |
Format of local messages | §a[Local] §f%n§7: §f%m |
globalFormat |
Format of global messages | §6[Global] §f%n§7: §f%m |
noOneNearbyMessage |
Message when nobody is in range | §7[Nobody nearby heard you] |
Use
/blc reloadto reload the config on paper servers.
Use
%nfor the player name and%mfor the message in format strings.
Part of the Better Chat Ecosystem!
This mod works perfectly well with my other mod which lets you configure the join and leave messages of your server, go check it out!
Well, I have nothing else to say, you reached the end. Congrats, now, as you have read so far, please download this 🙏
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better Local Chat by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
1 loader build26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
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 buildsShowing the newest 12 of 17 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 Local Chat versions and loaders
1.2.0+1.21.11-1.21.9
BetterLocalChat 1.2.0 fabric 1.21.11-1.21.9.jar
15 Oct 2026
1.0.2
BetterLocalChat 1.0.2 paper-1.21-1.21.11.jar
27 Jul 2026
1.0.1
BetterLocalChat 1.0.1 fabric-1.21.2-1.21.11.jar
24 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.