is Typing
by nozz
With is Typing installed, a player who is composing a chat message shows a small indicator above the chat for everyone else on the server.
What it does
The mod shows other players a lightweight indicator while someone is composing a chat message in multiplayer, so conversations can flow without people talking over each other. The indicator appears unobtrusively on screen and does not clutter the view. Messages that start with a command slash do not trigger it, and players who are vanished are kept out of the tab list typing status. Commands such as teleports stay secret.
Because the typing status is shown in real time, players can see exactly when someone is writing. Position, colors and animation speed can be adjusted to match personal preference. Server owners can configure it for their community.
is Typing is open source under the MIT License. Architectury API is required on Forge and NeoForge, and Fabric API is required on Fabric. Because the environment is client and server, both the client and the server need the mod installed. In singleplayer, the single file contains both sections.
Key features
Real-time typing indicator
Shows other players when someone is composing a chat message, so they know a reply is coming.
Command privacy
Messages that begin with a command slash do not show the indicator, and commands such as teleports remain secret.
Vanish support
Vanished players are hidden from the tab list typing status, which prevents accidental detection.
Customizable display
Position, colors and animation speed of the indicator can be adjusted to match a player's preference.
Localized interface
Built-in support covers nine languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Japanese and Korean.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who use chat heavily in multiplayer and want a clear typing cue without extra setup beyond the required dependencies.
How it compares
Simple Chat Indicator is a Fabric-only client and server mod for 1.20.1, released under All rights reserved and not open source. Chat Impressive Animation covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge 1.20 – 26.1.2, is client-side only and is open source under the MIT License. Better hidden chat is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and spans Fabric and Quilt.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| is Typing | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-19 |
| Simple Chat Indicator | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-06-30 |
| Chat Impressive Animation | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-19 |
| Better hidden chat | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-22 |
Questions
Does is Typing need Architectury API?
Must is Typing be installed on the server?
Which game versions does is Typing support?
In the catalog
is Typing is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
is Typing is a lightweight multiplayer utility that displays a visual indicator when other players are typing in chat. It helps bridge the gap between voice and text, allowing for more natural conversation flow without interrupting players who are composing a message. We currently support Minecraft 1.20.1…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/is-typing
- Owner
- nozz
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15