Nickname - ニックネーム
Nickname lets server players set a custom display name that appears in name tags, the tab list and chat, within the rules the server defines.
What it does
A player sets a nickname with a command and it replaces the displayed name in name tags, the tab list and chat. The mod is published for Fabric and NeoForge for 26.1.2 and 26.2, and it runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it installed. Server owners can cap the length at 32 characters, allow formatting codes, and block names that match another player's username, since such a name could read as impersonation.
The nickname is stored in the server's world data and synced to the clients, so it persists across sessions. Server admins decide how strict the rules are, which suits competitive PvP servers that want extra moderation, while casual servers can leave the rules loose. Changing another player's nickname requires operator permission on the server, and the author notes that Radial Teleport, a mod by the same author, is recommended alongside it on servers that use player slice labels.
Key features
Custom display name
A nickname replaces the displayed name in name tags, the tab list and chat messages.
Length and formatting rules
Nicknames are capped at 32 characters, and formatting codes can be allowed or blocked by the server.
Username conflict check
Nicknames that match another player's username are rejected, which limits impersonation.
Persistent nicknames
Nicknames are saved in server world data and synced to clients, so they survive restarts.
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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
Roleplay servers
Players take in-character names that show in name tags and chat, while the server keeps the real usernames on record.
Competitive PvP servers
Admins set strict naming rules and moderation expectations, so opponents can be identified reliably in the tab list.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want players to choose display names under set rules, and players on those servers who want a custom name in chat and above their heads.
How it compares
Change Name is client-side only and published for Fabric with versions 26.1 – 26.2, under the MIT License, so it changes only the local player's view. EpicChat is server-side only, uses All rights reserved, and covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11. Fabric Custom Names is server-side only and released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, supporting Fabric and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname - ニックネーム | Fabric and NeoForge | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-09-05 |
| Change Name | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-01 |
| EpicChat | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-09-06 |
| Fabric Custom Names | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-02 |
Questions
Does Nickname need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Nickname support?
Can a player use the name of another player?
In the catalog
Nickname - ニックネーム is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Change your display name on name tags, tab list, and chat for NeoForge 26.x. Players can choose any nickname within the rules, including names that match another player's username. This can look like impersonation on tab list, chat, and name tags. Server admins should set expectations or add extra moderation on…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ogata-mizuki-nickname
- Owner
- ogata-mizuki-99
- Published
- 2026-06-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15