Chat Selector
by HackMine
Chat Selector lets a player give chosen nicknames their own color in the chat window, so specific players' messages stand out.
What it does
A compact color picker assigns a highlight color to any selected player nickname, and the color can be changed in real time while playing. The interface stays minimal, so selecting a color does not interrupt gameplay. Chat readability improves because messages from chosen players are easier to pick out of a busy chat.
Only the client runs this mod, so the highlights appear for the player who installs it, and no server-side installation is needed. Both single-player and multiplayer sessions are supported, and the mod integrates with the default chat while keeping its original look, adding only a small layer of customization. Files are published for Fabric only, for 1.21.8, with 1.0 as the latest file dated 2026-03-28. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Nickname highlighting
Selected player nicknames are colored in the chat so their messages are easier to follow.
Compact color picker
A small picker assigns a color to each chosen player with a few clicks.
Real-time color changes
Colors can be adjusted while the game is running, without leaving play or reopening the chat.
Minimal interface
The controls are kept small and simple, so the default chat window keeps its layout and look.
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
On a server with many active players, a player can color the nicknames of teammates to follow their messages more closely.
Single-player customization
Players who only chat with a few people in single-player can mark those names to keep the conversation readable.
Who it’s for: Players who want a simple way to make chat easier to read on Fabric, whether on their own or on multiplayer servers. Server owners do not need to install anything for it to work.
How it compares
Block Highlighter is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 that is client-side only, released under All rights reserved and not open source, so it targets blocks rather than chat. Highlighter is client-side only, released under the MIT License and not open source, with Fabric files for 1.21 – 1.21.4, so it covers a different version range. Items Highlighter is client-side only, released under the MIT License and not open source, with files for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 and no chat highlighting.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Selector | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-03-28 |
| Block Highlighter | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-18 |
| Highlighter | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-01-14 |
| Items Highlighter | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-03 |
Questions
Does Chat Selector need Fabric API?
Does Chat Selector have to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does Chat Selector support?
What the author says
This client-side mod improves chat readability by allowing you to highlight selected player nicknames with custom colors. Using a compact and simple color picker, you can quickly assign colors to specific players so their messages stand out in chat. The mod works entirely on the client, so it does not require…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chat-selector
- Owner
- HackMine
- Published
- 2026-03-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15