Better Nameprotect
by Aqua_Not
With Better Nameprotect installed, a player's own name is replaced on their screen so that recordings and streams do not reveal it, and the change applies only on the local client.
What it does
Better Nameprotect changes how names are displayed inside the game on the client it is installed on. Its replacement is local: other players still see the real username unless they use alternate accounts or spoofers. The mod can hide the player's own name, every name including other players as seen by this client, or only the player's own view of the name, and a protection mode can be switched off entirely.
The mod is useful for avoiding stream sniping, protecting identity during recordings, and hiding alternate accounts. It is a client-side only mod, so servers run without it and need nothing installed. It is published for Fabric alone, with builds covering 1.19.2 – 1.21.11, and the latest file is 1.4 for 1.21.11. Better Nameprotect is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Local name replacement
The in-game name is replaced on the local client, so the change is visible only to the player who runs the mod.
Several protection modes
The mod supports multiple protection modes, including replacing every visible name and replacing only the player's own view of their name.
Disable switch
Name protection can be turned off, so the displayed names return to normal without removing the mod.
Light configuration
The settings are kept small and simple to adjust, so the protection can be set up without extra steps.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits streamers, video creators and players who share recordings and want their own name hidden from the footage they publish. Because it runs on the client alone, it does not need the server to install anything.
How it compares
Item Protection is a Fabric client-side mod with the MIT License, built for 1.19.4 – 1.20.4, and it is not open source. Streamer Mode is a Fabric client-side mod released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, open source, covering 1.20 – 26.2. Hypixel Streamer Mode is a Fabric client-side mod under the MIT License for 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 and is not open source. Better Nameprotect covers a wider version span than Item Protection and Hypixel Streamer Mode.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Nameprotect | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-06-06 |
| Item Protection | Fabric | 1.19.4 – 1.20.4 | Client-side only | 2024-01-08 |
| Streamer Mode | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-30 |
| Hypixel Streamer Mode | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-01 |
Questions
Does Better Nameprotect need to be installed on the server?
Can other players still see the real name?
Which Minecraft versions does Better Nameprotect support?
In the catalog
Better Nameprotect is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
NameProtect is a client-side Minecraft mod that changes your displayed name. It's useful for avoiding stream sniping, protecting your identity, or hiding alt accounts. All commands are client-side and do not require server support.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-nameprotect
- Owner
- Aqua_Not
- Published
- 2023-07-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15