Fakename(unofficial)
by Kadzuta
With Fakename(unofficial), a player's display name can be changed on a Forge 1.20.1 server by a command, and the change stays in the world.
What it does
The mod lets a player change their display name through a single command, fakename set, and the new name is saved to the world or server, so it persists after logging out. Only the server side needs the mod; players join without installing anything.
Kadzuta, the author, made a modified build of an earlier mod so it works with the newer Forge release, and published it as an unofficial update. The mod is built for Forge and covers game version 1.20.1 only, with the latest file dated 2025-09-21. It is released under the Apache License 2.0 and is not open source.
Key features
Permanent nickname change
The new name is applied to the world or server itself, so it is kept rather than reset when a player reconnects.
Command-based setup
A player enters fakename set in chat to choose a name, with no separate settings screen involved.
Updated for newer Forge
The author adjusted an earlier version so it runs on current Forge builds for Minecraft 1.20.1.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 1 mod
How it compares
NickChangerS is a client-side only Forge mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, not open source, so it needs to be installed by every player. QuickNick is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is server required with the client optional, and it is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakename(unofficial) | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-09-21 |
| NickChangerS | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-03-11 |
| QuickNick | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server required, client optional | 2026-05-23 |
Questions
Does Fakename(unofficial) need to be installed on the client?
In the catalog
Fakename(unofficial) is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
After installing the mod, you can easily change your display name in the game. The change will only apply to the world/server, so the modification does not permanently change your nickname. To change your name, simply enter the command /fakename set --
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fakename__ver_kadzu
- Owner
- Kadzuta
- Published
- 2025-09-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15