Legacy Better Ping Display
by pixtaded
Legacy Better Ping Display shows each player's ping as a number in the player list, so connection quality can be watched in real time.
What it does
A port of the Better Ping Display mod to Minecraft 1.8.9 on Fabric. The ping number sits beside each name in the player list, updating while the list stays open. Only the client needs it, so players join servers without installing anything on the server side. Released under the MIT License, the code is open source.
Key features
Ping numbers in the player list
Each player's latency appears as a number next to their name in the tab list.
Adjustable colors and style
The color and style of the ping readout can be changed through its options, so each player can set it to their own taste.
Real-time network monitoring
Latency updates continuously, so changes in connection quality are visible during play.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Better Ping Display [Fabric] covers a much wider range, 1.15.2 – 1.21.11, under the MIT License and is also client-side only. [DT] Simple Pings is server-side only, with a single build for 26.2 under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Better Ping Display | Fabric | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2025-01-02 |
| Better Ping Display [Fabric] | Fabric | 1.15.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-30 |
| [DT] Simple Pings | Fabric | 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-08-07 |
Questions
Does Legacy Better Ping Display need to be on the server?
In the catalog
Legacy Better Ping Display is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 955 mods support Minecraft 1.8.9.
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What the author says
This is a port of Better Ping Display to Legacy Fabric. Displays each player's ping in the player list as a number, allowing to easily monitor the connection quality in real-time. With options for customization, users can adjust the color and style of the ping display to suit their preferences, ensuring that they…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/legacy-better-ping-display
- Owner
- pixtaded
- Published
- 2025-01-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-01-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
