Essential HUD
by NotZyvex
Essential HUD puts a configurable set of information panels on screen, covering the clock, coordinates, FPS, ping, direction, biome and an armor display.
What it does
Each panel can be switched on or off, so a player shows only the readouts they want. The real-world clock and the in-game clock, which tracks day, sunset, night and sunrise, can run side by side. Coordinates appear as X, Y and Z, and the current biome name is shown beside them. A day counter tracks how many days have passed in the world.
The HUD also covers performance and orientation. FPS and ping are color-coded so a drop is noticeable at a glance, and a compass readout shows which of N, S, E or W the player is facing. Live armor values can be toggled on, and Minecraft's controls settings can be rebound for the HUD options. The chat section adds message stacking, so repeated lines are grouped instead of filling the window.
Essential HUD is a Fabric mod and runs on the client and server, so the server and every player need it. Builds cover the range listed above, with 1.0.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest file, and the code is licensed under the MIT License, but the project is not open source.
Key features
Configurable info panels
Clock, coordinates, FPS, ping, direction, biome and day counter can each be toggled independently.
Real and in-game clocks
A real-world clock and an in-game clock showing day, sunset, night and sunrise can be displayed together.
Color-coded performance
FPS and ping values change color to reflect their level, making slowdowns visible at a glance.
Smarter chat display
Repeated messages are grouped by stacking, which keeps the chat window readable during busy moments.
Live armor display and rebinding
Armor values update live and can be hidden, and HUD controls can be rebound through Minecraft's controls settings.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want a compact information overlay in survival, building or multiplayer sessions, and server owners who want a common HUD setup for their players.
How it compares
Essential HUD is a Fabric mod with a client and server environment, released under the MIT License without being open source. Simple Hud is client-side only, covers 1.21 – 1.21.1 and is also under the MIT License. PowerHUD is client-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for 1.21.4 – 26.3. HUD+ is client-side only, covers 1.21 – 1.21.11 and is under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential HUD | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-07-03 |
| Simple Hud | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-08-27 |
| PowerHUD | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-02 |
| HUD+ | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-06 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Essential HUD is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
A clean HUD & chat mod for Minecraft 1.21.x A slick info HUD, smart chat features, and a live armor display — all toggleable. (All rebindable in Minecraft's Controls settings.)
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/essential-hud
- Owner
- NotZyvex
- Published
- 2026-06-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15