Toggle Nametags
by greek
Toggle Nametags lets a player hide or restyle the name labels above other players and mobs, with keys for each case.
What it does
Players can switch off all nametags with the minus key, or only the labels of non-player entities with the equals key. A separate key hides the boss bar, which the author describes as a way to raise frame rate on some servers, and the M key controls it. The own-nametag key brings back the player's label, which is hidden by default.
The mod is a Fabric client mod released under CC0 1.0 Universal, so it is open source, and it requires Fabric API. Only the client needs it, and players on any server can use it without the server installing anything. Files are published for 1.18 – 26.3 in 29 release versions, with the latest Fabric build, 2.7.9+26.3, dated 2026-10-13.
Key features
Hide all nametags
The minus key removes every player nametag from the screen until the key is pressed again.
Hide non-player nametags
The equals key hides labels on mobs and other entities while player names stay visible.
Boss bar toggle
The M key hides the boss bar, which can ease rendering load on busy servers.
Own nametag display
A dedicated key brings up the player's own label, which stays off until it is pressed.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 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
Busy multiplayer servers
Players in crowded areas can clear the screen of overlapping name labels.
Screenshots and recording
Hiding nametags gives a cleaner view of builds and scenes.
Who it’s for: Players who find floating name labels distracting, or who want fewer render calls on crowded servers, will use the key toggles most.
How it compares
No Nametag Render (Unofficial Port) is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.2 – 26.2 under All rights reserved, so its source is not open. GolbNametags is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.4 only, also under All rights reserved. BossBar Toggle covers 1.19.3 – 1.21.11 and only hides the boss bar, while this mod also hides nametags.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toggle Nametags | Fabric | 1.18 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-13 |
| No Nametag Render ( Unofficial Port ) | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-08 |
| GolbNametags | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-01-14 |
| BossBar Toggle | Fabric | 1.19.3 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-05 |
Questions
Does Toggle Nametags need Fabric API?
Does the server need Toggle Nametags?
How are the settings opened?
In the catalog
Toggle Nametags is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hidetags
- Owner
- greek
- Published
- 2022-05-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15