Fake Fps
by qiu-tiandev
Fake Fps is a Fabric client mod that shows a fake frame rate counter on screen, with commands that control the displayed values.
What it does
The mod lets a player set the in-game FPS display through commands, and it can add random fluctuations so the shown number moves the way a real counter would. A warning appears on screen while the fake display is enabled, so the value is never mistaken for a measurement. The displayed numbers do not change how the game actually performs.
Installation requires Fabric Loader 0.17.2 or newer and Fabric API. The mod is client-side only, so servers do not need it, and players join without installing it. Builds target 1.21.9 – 1.21.11, and the latest file is 1.1.0 for 1.21.11, released under the MIT License as open source code.
Source code and an issue tracker are publicly linked. The first release was published on 2026-01-08, and the last update was on 2026-01-12.
Key features
Custom FPS display
Commands set the frame rate number shown on the in-game HUD, letting the player pick the value.
Realistic fluctuations
An optional setting adds small random changes to the shown value so it appears to vary naturally.
Enabled warning
A warning is shown on screen while the fake FPS display is active, so it is clear the number is not real.
Actual performance unchanged
The displayed value is separate from the game's own timing, so the mod does not alter real frame rates.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Screenshots and recordings
A player who wants a particular number on a capture can set the display through commands before recording.
Jokes between friends
Groups playing together can use the fake counter to tease each other about their supposed hardware.
Who it’s for: Players who want to show a custom FPS number for screenshots, videos or jokes, and who understand the value is not measured performance.
How it compares
Fake Armor is a server-side mod with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt files for 1.21 – 1.21.10, under All rights reserved, so it differs from Fake Fps in both environment and license. AdaptiveHUD is also client-side with Fabric files for 1.20.3 – 1.21.10, but it uses a custom license and is not open source. VexFPS is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License, the same license and environment as Fake Fps, with a narrower version range.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fake Fps | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-12 |
| Fake Armor | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 1.21.10 | Server required, client optional | 2025-11-05 |
| AdaptiveHUD | Fabric | 1.20.3 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-09-29 |
| VexFPS | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-18 |
Questions
Which Fabric version does Fake Fps need?
Do servers need Fake Fps installed?
Does Fake Fps make the game run faster?
Which game versions have Fake Fps files?
In the catalog
Fake Fps is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
FakeFPS is a fabric mod that displays fake fps values on screen. Use it to flex on your friends! NOTE: This mod does not provide actual performance boost in any way. There will be a warning shown when FakeFPS is enabled
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fakefps1
- Owner
- qiu-tiandev
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15