NickMod
by techsusadmin
NickMod lets a player set a custom nickname that appears in chat for that player's own client, without changing the name the server uses.
What it does
A player sets a display nickname with the nick command, and the chosen name replaces the username in the chat window on that client. Streamers can use it to keep their real name out of view while they play. The change is visual only: other players see the custom name only on clients that run the mod.
The mod was written because nickname changers for Forge 1.12.2 were hard to find. It is meant to stay out of the way of other nickname related mods, especially on servers, so it only touches what the local chat shows. NickMod is published for 1.12.2 alone, as a Forge file released under the MIT License. The code is not open source.
Key features
Custom nickname command
The nick command sets a custom display name that the player chooses directly in game.
Chat display only
The chosen name replaces the username in chat on the local client, leaving the server-side identity unchanged.
Hidden real name
Messages sent by the player show the nickname, so their real username is not shown in chat on that client.
Client-only operation
Only the client needs the mod, so players can use it on any server without asking the owner to install anything.
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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.
Use cases
Streaming
A streamer keeps the real username out of the chat seen on screen, which helps avoid being targeted during a broadcast.
Personal preference
A player who prefers a different name in the chat window can set it without changing anything on the server.
Who it’s for: Players on Forge 1.12.2 who want a custom name in their own chat, and streamers who do not want their username visible on stream.
How it compares
Username Highlight is a client-side only Forge mod for 1.8.9 under the MIT License, and it is open source, so it covers a different version. PlayerNameCopy is client-side only, Forge only, released for 1.16.5 under the MIT License and open source, and it copies names instead of replacing them. NickChangerS is client-side only for Forge 1.20.1 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. NickMod differs from all three by targeting 1.12.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NickMod | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client-side only | 2025-11-23 |
| Username Highlight | Forge | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2025-01-12 |
| PlayerNameCopy | Forge | 1.16.5 | Client-side only | 2026-05-31 |
| NickChangerS | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-03-11 |
Questions
Does NickMod change the name the server uses?
Do server owners need to install NickMod?
Which Minecraft version does NickMod support?
In the catalog
NickMod is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
This mod changes your username when you communicate in chat(CLIENT SIDE ONLY) This mod is perfect for: - Youtube Videos where you need a custom name - Hiding your name from people when you send someone an image - Streamers that dont want to get stream sniped as easily - If you prefer having your username something…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nickmod
- Owner
- techsusadmin
- Published
- 2025-11-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15