Chat Language Translate
by DCP
Chat Language Translate adds a translated line under each incoming chat message, so players on multilingual servers can read messages in their own language.
What it does
Incoming chat messages are translated as they arrive, with the translated text shown in gray italics directly beneath the original line so the chat stays readable. Translation is handled through the Google Translate API, and the mod recognizes most source languages without any setup.
Players who prefer to decide case by case can switch to manual mode, where an interactive button is attached to each message and translation runs only when it is clicked. The button labels follow the primary language chosen in the settings, and a small indicator shows the target language code, such as TR or EN, before the next translation.
The mod is a Fabric library that supports Turkish, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (zh-CN), Korean and Portuguese as target languages. It is client-side only: the server does not need it, and players can join a server without installing anything. Chat Language Translate requires Fabric API and is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Files are published for 1.21 – 1.21.11, with the latest Fabric build, 1.21+ for 1.21.11, dated 2026-03-08.
Key features
Real-time translation
Incoming chat messages are translated automatically as they appear in the chat window.
Automatic and manual modes
A player can keep translation running for every message or click a button to translate only the lines they choose.
Translated text below the original
The translation is placed under the source message in gray italics, leaving the original readable.
Target language indicator
A short language code is displayed next to the translation button so the active target is always visible.
Localized button labels
Chat buttons update to match the primary language selected by the player.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Smart Translate is a Fabric mod for 1.21.4 that is client-side only and released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Chat translator is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 with the same client-side environment and the same license, and it is not open source either. Parley is an open source Fabric mod under the MIT License, covering 26.1 – 26.1.2, and it is client-side only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Language Translate | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-08 |
| Smart Translate | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-08-20 |
| Chat translator | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-23 |
| Parley | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-18 |
Questions
Does Chat Language Translate need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod?
Which game versions are supported?
In the catalog
Chat Language Translate is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
A powerful Minecraft Fabric mod that provides real-time chat translation using the Google Translate API. Supporting multiple languages and offering both automatic and manual translation modes, it ensures you never miss a message in a multiplayer environment. The mod currently supports the following primary target…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chat-language-translate
- Owner
- DCP
- Published
- 2026-03-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15