CustomTAB
by Palitraq
CustomTAB lets server owners change the player list shown on the TAB key, with custom header and footer text.
What it does
On a Fabric server, CustomTAB replaces the default header and footer of the player list with text the owner sets. The text can include server statistics and Minecraft color codes, and formatting such as bold and italic is supported. Updates appear in real time, so the list changes without a restart.
Because the mod is server-side only, players join without installing anything, and only the server needs it running. Fabric API is required and must be installed alongside CustomTAB. The mod is published for Fabric across 10 release versions, 1.18 – 1.20.1, and its source code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Custom header text
The header at the top of the player list can be set to any text the server owner chooses.
Custom footer text
The footer at the bottom of the player list is configurable in the same way as the header.
Server statistics
The header or footer can display live server statistics, such as the current player count.
Color codes and formatting
Minecraft color codes and text formatting like bold and italic can be used in the header and footer.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 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 1
Use cases
Welcome banners
Server owners can show a greeting or server rules in the header of the player list.
Live status display
Statistics shown in the footer update as the server runs, keeping the list current.
Who it’s for: The mod suits server owners who want a branded or informative player list. Players do not need to install anything to see the changes.
How it compares
Tabby is open source under the MIT License and is a client-side only mod for Fabric, published for 1.19.3 – 1.20.1, so it runs on the player side rather than the server. Tab Toggle is client-side only and not open source, with files for 1.19.4 – 1.21.11. TabsCore is server-side only, like CustomTAB, but it is not open source and targets 1.21 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CustomTAB | Fabric | 1.18 – 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-10-10 |
| Tabby | Fabric | 1.19.3 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2023-09-04 |
| Tab Toggle | Fabric | 1.19.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-04 |
| TabsCore | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-10 |
Questions
Does CustomTAB need Fabric API?
Do players need to install CustomTAB?
Which game versions does CustomTAB support?
In the catalog
CustomTAB is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A lightweight Fabric(for now) mod that allows you to customize the TAB list (player list) with custom header and footer text.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/customtab
- Owner
- Palitraq
- Published
- 2025-04-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15