BetterHUD
by DSNS
BetterHUD shows a compact set of live readouts on the Fabric client, including frames per second, ping, coordinates, biome, facing direction, momentum and the real-world time.
What it does
Each readout is a small overlay line that stays visible during play, so a player can check frame rate, latency, position and surroundings without opening a menu. The HUD is built for essential information only, rather than a full debug screen. Because only the client draws it, a server does not need to run it and players on a server can use it alone.
BetterHUD requires Cloth Config API, Fabric API and Mod Menu, all three of which must be installed beside it. Mod Menu gives access to its settings screen, and Cloth Config API handles the options that can be changed. The mod is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only and is open source, with the source code and an issue tracker published. Files exist for 1.21 – 26.3, and the latest Fabric build targets 26.3.
Key features
Frames per second
A readout shows the current frame rate, updated as the game runs.
Server ping
The connection latency to the server is displayed for players in multiplayer.
Player coordinates
The current X, Y and Z position of the player is shown on screen.
Biome and facing
The biome the player stands in and the compass direction the player faces are both displayed.
Momentum and real time
The player's current momentum and the real-world clock are shown alongside the other readouts.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 3
Use cases
Navigation while building
Coordinates and facing direction stay on screen while a player moves through terrain or builds a long structure.
Performance checks
The frame rate and ping readouts give a quick view of how the game and the connection are running.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want a few essential readouts on screen without a separate debug screen. Players on multiplayer servers can use it, since the server does not need the mod.
How it compares
Direction HUD is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.8 – 26.3 with a directional focus, released under All rights reserved and not open source; the client must run it, while the server may skip it. Simple Info Display is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.2 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and is open source. Info HUD is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.7 – 1.21.10 under the MIT License, also open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetterHUD | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-07-07 |
| Direction HUD | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 26.3 | Client required, server optional | 2026-10-09 |
| Simple Info Display | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-13 |
| Info HUD | Fabric | 1.21.7 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-10-13 |
Questions
Does BetterHUD need Fabric API?
Does the server need BetterHUD?
Which game versions does BetterHUD support?
In the catalog
BetterHUD is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Requires Cloth Config, Mod Menu, and Fabric API.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/betterhudfabric
- Owner
- DSNS
- Published
- 2024-07-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15