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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

BetterMS

Adds a configurable numerical ping display to the player list.

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

Quick answer

Which BetterMS release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

BetterMS 26.2 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.

Where it goes

Is BetterMS 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.

What else does BetterMS 26.2 need?

26.2. 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 BetterMS without breaking your instance.

Built for BetterMS 26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 26.2. 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 26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BetterMS add?

BetterMS is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that improves the player list by replacing the default ping bar indicators with the actual ping value displayed in milliseconds. Instead of guessing your connection quality from a set of bars, you get a precise numerical readout that updates in real time.

The mod color-codes each ping value based on latency thresholds, making it easy to identify connection quality at a glance. Low latency values appear in green, moderate values in yellow, and high latency values in red, following a consistent and intuitive color scale.

BetterMS is designed to be completely unobtrusive. It has no configuration screen by default on most versions, requires no setup beyond installation, and adds no overhead to your game. It runs entirely on the client side, meaning it works on any server without requiring the mod to be installed server-side.

Requirements

  • Fabric Loader
  • No additional dependencies required for most versions

Installation

Download the release matching your Minecraft version and place the .jar file into your mods folder. Launch the game using the Fabric profile and the mod will load automatically. No additional configuration is needed.

Author

Developed and maintained by sjgamer92og. For issues or feedback, visit the project page on Modrinth.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

BetterMS by Minecraft version and loader

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

15 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 15 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

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Recent files

BetterMS versions and loaders

14 of 14 releases match

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