AdvancedChatHUD
by DarkKronicle
Players who want a richer chat window can use AdvancedChatHUD, which replaces the default Minecraft chat HUD with a rebuilt display of tabs, message styling and spacing controls.
What it does
AdvancedChatHUD overhauls the in-game chat HUD and adds a large set of options that change how messages are drawn. Tabs have a new design, messages can be striped or stacked, and the padding, background color, border color and spacing between lines and between separate messages can all be adjusted. Player heads can be shown next to messages on servers that send them.
The mod depends on AdvancedChatCore, which must be installed alongside it on Fabric or Quilt. Its build covers the 1.18.2 – 1.19.4 range, with files for 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3 and 1.19.4. Only the client needs it, so servers run without it. It is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and is open source; source code, an issue tracker and a wiki are public.
Key features
Redesigned chat tabs
Chat tabs use a new layout that replaces the default look of the chat window.
Message styling
Messages can be striped or stacked, which separates lines and groups repeated entries.
Padding and colors
Padding on each side, the background color and the border color can be changed to fit the HUD to a setup.
Line and message spacing
Space between lines and between separate messages is adjustable, so long chat history stays readable.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Busy multiplayer chat
Stacked and striped messages help separate many entries when several players talk at once.
Custom HUD layouts
Padding, colors and spacing can be tuned for streamers or players who want the chat to match their interface.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric or Quilt who want more control over how chat looks, and who are willing to install AdvancedChatCore next to the mod.
How it compares
Chat logs with a similar Mozilla Public License 2.0 license are an option for Fabric and Quilt, but the alternative advancedchatlog-next targets 1.21 – 1.21.8 and so covers different versions. KKS Chat is a Fabric-only, client-side mod under the MIT License for 1.21.1 – 26.1.2. ChatLookup is also Fabric-only and client-side, under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, for 1.21 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvancedChatHUD | Fabric and Quilt | 1.18.2 – 1.19.4 | Client-side only | 2023-04-17 |
| advancedchatlog-next | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-09-28 |
| KKS Chat | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-13 |
| ChatLookup | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-07 |
Questions
Does AdvancedChatHUD need another mod?
Does the server need AdvancedChatHUD?
Which loaders does AdvancedChatHUD support?
In the catalog
AdvancedChatHUD is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 9,374 mods support Minecraft 1.19.4.
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What the author says
AdvancedChatHUD is an overhaul of Minecraft chat HUD adding many new features. Please submit bugs to the issue tracker.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/advancedchathud
- Owner
- DarkKronicle
- Published
- 2022-04-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-04-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15