only random motd
by beezing
Only Random MOTD changes the server list message on each refresh by picking one entry from a configured list of messages.
What it does
Server owners who want a server list entry that does not stay the same can use this Fabric mod to rotate through several messages. Each time the server list refreshes, one message is chosen at random from the configured list, so visitors see variety without any manual editing. Only the server needs the mod, and players join without installing anything.
The mod offers simple styling for the message, with color formatting done through color codes and a Unicode Small Caps font option that uses a custom symbol set. Changing how often the message refreshes is also part of its setup. Installation requires Fabric API. Only Random MOTD is published for Fabric alone, for 1.21.10 and 1.21.11, with 1.0.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest file, and its code is released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, which makes it open source.
Key features
Random message selection
A message is picked at random from a configured list each time the server list is queried.
Color formatting
Color codes can be placed in the message text to style it in the server list.
Small Caps font
A Unicode Small Caps option renders the message with a custom symbol set.
Adjustable refresh
The interval at which the message changes can be set, so rotation speed matches the server's needs.
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
Rotating server announcements
Server owners can show event dates, rules reminders or recruitment notes by mixing them into one message list.
Seasonal greetings
A list of holiday or themed lines can stand in for a fixed message that would otherwise need manual changes.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run Fabric servers on 1.21.10 or 1.21.11 and want the server list message to vary between visits.
How it compares
Fabric Tab List is server-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 1.16.5 – 1.21, and it changes the tab list rather than the server list message. MC Server Description is server-side only, open source under the MIT License, and published for 1.17 – 26.3, focusing on a fixed server description. Center View is client-side only and open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, so it runs on players' clients rather than on the server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| only random motd | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-06-04 |
| Fabric Tab List | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 1.21 | Server-side only | 2024-07-30 |
| MC Server Description | Fabric | 1.17 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-03-24 |
| Center View | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-11-05 |
Questions
Does Only Random MOTD require Fabric API?
Do players need to install Only Random MOTD?
Which game versions does Only Random MOTD support?
In the catalog
only random motd is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/only-random-motd
- Owner
- beezing
- Published
- 2026-06-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15