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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Better Chat

Adds various chat options to Minecraft

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

Quick answer

Which Better Chat release should I use?

Updated 5 years ago
Latest stable file 1.5
Game version 1.12.2, 1.8.9
Loader Forge

Better Chat 1.5 targets 1.12.2, 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 Better Chat 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 Forge
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Better Chat 1.5 need?

1.5. 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 Better Chat without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Chat 1.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.5. It targets 1.12.2, 1.8.9 with Forge; 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 1.5. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Chat add?

Makes the chat animated, so messages slide up when they are received (You can turn this off)

Adds the option to give the chat a clear background (Off by default)

Also lets you reposition and rescale the chat

Configure with /betterchat

Leave a comment if you have any feedback or issues!

Supported languages:

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • German
  • Mandarin

Planned Updates:

Support for 1.15.2 and up (probably not)

Enjoy! :D

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Project description from CurseForge.

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Better Chat by Minecraft version and loader

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Recent files

Better Chat versions and loaders

12 of 12 releases match

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