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Legacy Display

by SmushyTaco

With Legacy Display, the Minecraft HUD can show an older style of overlay, including FPS, coordinates, the game version and chunk updates on screen.

FabricClient-side onlyApache License 2.0Open source1.16.5 – 26.2

What it does

Legacy Display brings back legacy display elements of Minecraft, such as the title screen, the loading screen, an FPS readout, a chunk update counter, a version label and a coordinates display. Each element can be turned on or off separately, and the config file lets players adjust the layout to match a classic look.

The mod needs Fabric API, Fabric Language Kotlin and oωo (owo-lib) to run, and Mod Menu adds an in-game settings screen when installed. Because only the client draws these elements, the server does not need it. Builds are published for Fabric alone, across 25 release versions 1.16.5 – 26.2, and the code is open source under the Apache License 2.0.

Its source code and issue tracker are public. The author asks that users first check whether a problem comes from another mod, since some chunk update counts shift when other mods change related code. The author has said that a port to another loader is welcome and does not need permission.

Key features

  1. Legacy title and loading screens

    The title screen and loading screen are redrawn in the style of older Minecraft versions.

  2. FPS and chunk update display

    A frame rate readout and a counter for chunk updates are drawn on the HUD.

  3. Version and coordinates overlay

    The game version and the player's coordinates can be shown as text on screen, each toggled separately.

  4. Customizable config

    Position, colors and which elements appear are set in a config file, so the overlay can be adjusted without code.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
26.21.1.24
26.1.21.1.23
26.1.11.1.23
26.11.1.23
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.21.111.1.22
1.21.101.1.21
1.21.91.1.19
1.21.81.1.18
1.21.71.1.17
1.21.61.1.16
1.21.51.1.15
1.21.41.1.14
1.21.31.1.13
1.21.11.1.11
1.211.1.10
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 3

oωo (owo-lib)A general utility, GUI and config library for modding on Fabric and Quilt
Required
Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required
Fabric Language KotlinThis is a mod that enables usage of the Kotlin programming language for Fabric mods.
Required

Optional 1

Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

Use cases

Who it’s for: Players who want older Minecraft display elements on Fabric clients, and anyone who wants to check frame rate or chunk updates while playing.

How it compares

Full comparison

FPS - Display is client-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and runs on Fabric and Quilt across 1.8.9 – 26.3, so it covers a wider version range than Legacy Display. Coordinates Display is client-side only, covers 1.21.4 alone and is licensed as All rights reserved. Legacy Display covers 25 versions with Fabric files and is open source under the Apache License 2.0.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Legacy DisplayFabric1.16.5 – 26.2Client-side only2026-08-24
FPS - DisplayFabric and Quilt1.8.9 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-16
Coordinates DisplayFabric1.21.4Client-side only2026-02-15

Questions

Does Legacy Display need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is required, along with Fabric Language Kotlin and oωo (owo-lib). Mod Menu is optional and adds a settings screen.

Does the server need Legacy Display?

No. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game.

Why do chunk update numbers look wrong with other mods?

The author notes that some mods change related code, so the chunk update count can change. Reports of this kind should go to the developer of the other mod.

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Official listing

Owner
SmushyTaco
Published
2021-05-25
Updated on Modrinth
2026-08-24
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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