FakeRanks
by shyby
FakeRanks is a Fabric client-side identity toolkit that changes how a player's name, ranks, badges and skin look on the local screen only.
What it does
FakeRanks lets a player assign local fake ranks such as Admin or VIP, custom text, and media badges, and controls how the prefix looks in the tab list, the chat and the interface. A name spoofing module can mask the real username on the client, and the spoofed name appears in chat, the tab list and above the head.
The mod also includes an integrated skin stealer that copies and equips another player's skin in the game, and it can update the local appearance within seconds. Because all of these changes are visual and local, other players on a server still see the original name and skin. It is marketed for content creators who record clean gameplay and want to protect their identity from stream snipers.
The mod is client-side only, so only the client needs it and servers run without it. It is published for Fabric alone, with one file for 1.21.11, and it requires TierTagger Tiers to work. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Fake ranks and badges
Local ranks such as Admin or VIP, custom text and exclusive media badges can be assigned to the player's own interface.
Name spoofing
The real username can be masked on the client, and the spoofed name shows in chat, the tab list and above the head.
Skin stealing
Another player's skin can be copied and equipped on the client, and it is visible only on the local screen.
Prefix and interface options
The look of the prefix in the tab list and chat can be configured to suit the player's setup.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Recording gameplay
A content creator can record clean, distraction-free footage while the local identity is hidden from viewers watching the stream.
Protecting identity
Players who stream can avoid being identified by stream snipers, since the displayed name is spoofed on their own screen.
Who it’s for: Content creators and streamers who want to control their in-game identity and appearance on their own client.
How it compares
Advanced Tab is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, covering the tab list. Local Identity is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.11 released under the MIT License, and it changes only the local name. NoThanksPack is also Fabric and client-side for 1.21.11, under the MIT License, and it is a bundle rather than a single identity tool.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FakeRanks | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-22 |
| Advanced Tab | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-10-14 |
| Local Identity | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-24 |
| NoThanksPack | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-27 |
Questions
Does FakeRanks need another mod to work?
Does the server need FakeRanks installed?
Which game versions does FakeRanks support?
In the catalog
FakeRanks 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
TierTagger and Tiers are required for this mod to work. A highly customizable, fully client-side utility mod for Minecraft 1.21.11. Whether you are a content creator looking to record without being targeted, or simply want to enhance your visual experience, this mod gives you complete control over your in-game…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fakeranks
- Owner
- shyby
- Published
- 2026-08-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15