Invisible TAB name
by jack.chmel
Invisible TAB name is a Fabric server mod that hides real player names in the tab list, replacing each name with Invisible Player while the effect lasts.
What it does
The mod overwrites the tab list entry of any player who holds the invisibility effect, showing the label Invisible Player in place of the real username. Other online players see the placeholder, and the change follows gaining or losing the effect with no manual step. Once the effect expires or is removed, the original nickname comes back on its own.
The mod works alongside TAB, which is required and must be installed for it to run. It is a server-side Fabric mod, so only the server needs it; players join without installing anything. Files are published for 1.21.8 only, with version 1.0.0 released on 2025-12-21. The mod is licensed as All rights reserved, which means it is not open source, and the author has not planned further updates, so the 1.0.0 build is the one available.
Key features
Hidden names in the tab list
Players with the Invisibility effect are shown without their real username in the tab list of online players.
Placeholder label
The name is replaced with Invisible Player, so the entry stays visible while the identity remains hidden.
Automatic restore
When the effect expires or is removed, the original nickname returns without any command or restart.
Lightweight design
The mod changes only tab list entries, which keeps its footprint small on the server.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
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
Stealth play on a server
A player who drinks an invisibility potion or receives the effect from a plugin appears under the placeholder name in the tab list, which suits hide-and-seek or stealth game modes.
Event hosting
Server owners running games where some participants should stay anonymous can rely on the tab list to hide names during the effect.
Who it’s for: Server owners running Fabric 1.21.8 who already use TAB and want invisible players to show a placeholder in the tab list. Players only need a Fabric client for the server's Minecraft version; the mod itself is not required on their side.
How it compares
Invistab is a Fabric mod for 26.1.2 only, server-side and under All rights reserved, so it does not share the 1.21.8 target of this mod. Enchanted Frames is server-side only under the MIT License, open source, and published for Fabric 1.20.1 – 1.21.10, a different feature focused on item frames rather than tab names.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invisible TAB name | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Server-side only | 2025-12-21 |
| Invistab | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-28 |
| Enchanted Frames | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Server-side only | 2025-12-07 |
Questions
Does Invisible TAB name need TAB installed?
Does a player need to install the mod?
Which Minecraft version does the mod support?
In the catalog
Invisible TAB name is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Invisible Tab Name is a server-side Fabric mod that integrates with the TAB mod to improve how invisible players are displayed in the tab list. As soon as the invisibility effect expires or is removed, the player’s original nickname is automatically restored.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/invisible-tab-name
- Owner
- jack.chmel
- Published
- 2025-12-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15