Nearby Chat
by okipiak
Nearby Chat limits which chat messages reach each player, so people only see messages from players close to them on a server.
What it does
Chat visibility is restricted by distance: a player receives messages sent by others within a configurable range, instead of every message on the server. The same limit can be applied to regular chat, death messages, advancements and join or leave messages, with optional filtering per dimension so that players in different dimensions do not see each other's messages. Server operators can allow certain operators to bypass the limit, and private messages can be disabled entirely.
Only Fabric API is required beside the mod, and the server is the only side that needs it. Players join without installing anything. Files are published for Fabric and Quilt, for the 26.1 – 26.1.2 range, with 1.1-26.1 as the latest file for 26.1.2, and the mod is distributed under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Distance-based chat range
Messages are delivered only to players within a configurable distance of the sender, so a server can keep conversation local.
Broader message coverage
The distance limit can apply to regular chat, death messages, advancements and join or leave messages.
Per-dimension filtering
An optional setting keeps messages from crossing between dimensions, so each world area gets its own conversation.
Operator bypass and private messages
Operators can be allowed to bypass the range, and private messages can be turned off completely 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
Who it’s for: Server owners and administrators who want chat to reach only players near the sender. Players need nothing installed on their side.
How it compares
Just Chat Range is also server-side only and uses the same limit idea, but it is published for 1.21.11 on Fabric only, under All rights reserved. PrivyChat runs on both client and server for 26.1.2 – 26.2 on Fabric. Chat Binds is a client-side only, open source mod for 1.20 – 1.21.10 on Fabric and Quilt, licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and it changes local key bindings rather than which messages arrive.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearby Chat | Fabric and Quilt | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Server-side only | 2026-08-14 |
| Just Chat Range | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-04-17 |
| PrivyChat | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-06-24 |
| Chat Binds | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-10-03 |
Questions
Does Nearby Chat need Fabric API?
Do players have to install Nearby Chat?
Can the distance limit apply to private messages?
Which versions does Nearby Chat support?
In the catalog
Nearby Chat is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Nearby Chat limits chat visibility by distance, so players only see messages from nearby players instead of the entire server. This includes regular chat, death messages, advancements, and join/leave messages, with optional per-dimension filtering and operator bypass support. Private messages can also be disabled…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nearby-chat
- Owner
- okipiak
- Published
- 2026-05-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15