Chat Animation [Smooth Chat]
by Ezzenix
Chat Animation makes each new chat message slide into view with a smooth transition, instead of appearing all at once.
What it does
Each incoming chat message fades and moves into place rather than popping onto the chat log. The effect applies only to the messages a player sees on their own screen, so nothing changes for other players or for the server. Chat Animation is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 24 release versions, under the MIT License.
The mod includes an option to remove the small indicator line that sits to the left of chat messages, for players who prefer a plainer chat window. Its settings are reachable through Mod Menu, which is an optional dependency and is not needed to run the animation itself. Chat Animation is open source, and its source code and issue tracker are publicly linked.
Key features
Animated chat messages
New messages slide into the chat window with a smooth transition rather than appearing instantly.
Optional indicator removal
A setting removes the thin message indicator line shown to the left of each chat entry.
Settings screen access
The mod's configuration screen can be opened from the mods list when Mod Menu is installed alongside it.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 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.
Optional 1
Required by 2 mods
Use cases
Quieter chat log
Players who find instant message changes distracting can smooth the chat window without altering the game's text or chat logic.
Minimal chat layout
Players who want a cleaner chat window can hide the indicator line next to each message.
Who it’s for: Players who want a smoother chat window on the client. Because the mod is client-side only, server owners do not need to install it for their players to use it.
How it compares
Chat Impressive Animation is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with builds for 1.20 – 26.1.2 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. SmoothPlayerAnimations is client-side only, not open source and published under All rights reserved for 1.20.1 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. E33Chat is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| Chat Impressive Animation | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-19 |
| SmoothPlayerAnimations | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| E33Chat | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-10-03 |
Questions
Does Chat Animation need Mod Menu?
Is the mod required on the server?
Which loaders can run Chat Animation?
In the catalog
Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chatanimation
- Owner
- Ezzenix
- Published
- 2023-07-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15