NameHider
by cravingsex
NameHider changes the Minecraft name shown on the local client, and players can restore the real name at any time.
What it does
A player sets a custom display name with the hidename command and returns to the real name with undoname. The selected name is saved on the local computer and only applies on that machine. For a name tied to a real Java Edition account, the mod looks up that account's equipped skin and cape and uses Mojang's official capitalization for the name.
The change is purely visual. Outgoing chat messages, commands, network packets, UUIDs and authentication keep the real account name, so other players and servers always see the real Minecraft username. Nothing about the configuration is sent to the server. The mod works in singleplayer, LAN worlds and multiplayer.
NameHider is a Fabric mod for 26.2, with files also published for 1.21.10 and 1.21.11 under the MIT License, which makes it open source. Only the client needs it, so the server does not have to install it.
Key features
Local display name
Set a custom name that only appears on the local client, with the hidename command.
Restore the real name
The undoname command brings back the real Minecraft name on the local client.
Skin and cape from the account
The equipped skin and cape of the selected Java Edition account are shown on the local client.
Official capitalization
When the name belongs to an existing account, Mojang's capitalization is applied automatically.
Quick sneak peek
Commands and a quick peek let the player check the hidden name state while playing.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
LocalTime is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.1 – 26.2, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, which changes local time rather than names. Auto Login is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.11 – 26.3, open source under the MIT License, and handles login rather than display names. Packet Spy is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21 – 26.3 under the MIT License, open source, and shows network packets, a different purpose from NameHider's local name change.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NameHider | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-24 |
| LocalTime | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-29 |
| Auto Login | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-21 |
| Packet Spy | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-02 |
Questions
Does NameHider have to be installed on the server?
Do other players see the hidden name?
Does NameHider work in multiplayer?
In the catalog
NameHider is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
NameHider is purely visual. It does not modify your Minecraft account, UUID, GameProfile, authentication, chat messages, commands, or network traffic. Other players and servers will always see your real Minecraft username.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/namehider
- Owner
- cravingsex
- Published
- 2026-08-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15