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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Custom Displayname

Rename yourself and others locally (client-side only).

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Custom Displayname release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file 0.5
Game version 26.2
Loader NeoForge

Custom Displayname 0.5 targets 26.2 with NeoForge. 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 Custom Displayname 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 NeoForge
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 Custom Displayname 0.5 need?

0.5. 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 Custom Displayname without breaking your instance.

Built for Custom Displayname 0.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.5. It targets 26.2 with NeoForge; 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 0.5. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Custom Displayname add?

Custom Displayname

A simple client-side mod that lets you locally rename yourself and other players.

You can also decorate names using tags like <#ffffff><bold>Custom <#ffff00>Displayname.

Supported tags:

  • bold
  • italic
  • underlined
  • strikethrough
  • obfuscated
  • reset
  • hex (e.g., <#ff0000>)

A screenshot showing the player's name changed to 'Customized name'.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Custom Displayname by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

14 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Custom Displayname versions and loaders

14 of 14 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.