Paper Client
by waseemvib255
Paper Client is a Fabric mod for the 1.21.11 release that puts a configurable HUD, crosshair and set of informational readouts on the screen.
What it does
The mod adds on-screen readouts for FPS, ping, coordinates, facing direction, movement speed, memory usage, active potion effects and light level. Each readout can be switched on or off in the settings, so a player can keep only the figures they need. A custom crosshair, customizable keystroke display, item counters and alerts round out the interface options.
An in-game HUD editor lets the player drag each element to a new position while seeing the result on screen, instead of editing a config file by hand. Each HUD element holds its own position, so FPS, ping, coordinates, keystrokes and armor can sit in different corners. Some elements can be resized separately, and resizing one does not force the others to change size. The mod is built around the client side, so its options cover visual and informational settings rather than new gameplay content.
Paper Client is released under All rights reserved and is not open source. It runs on client and server, and it is published for Fabric only, in the 1.21.11 build of 1.4.0, released 2026-06-25.
Key features
Readouts for FPS and ping
Frame rate, network latency, memory usage and light level are shown as small labels that can be toggled one by one.
In-game HUD editor
Players arrange HUD elements by dragging them on screen and see the layout as it will appear during play.
Separate scaling
Supported HUD elements can be resized independently, so one element's size does not change the others.
Custom crosshair and keystrokes
The crosshair can be restyled, and a keystroke display shows which movement and action keys are pressed.
Item counters and alerts
Item counts and warning alerts appear on the HUD, giving players inventory and status information without opening menus.
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
Simple Hud is client-side only, under the MIT License, and covers 1.21 – 1.21.1, so it does not reach 1.21.11. RxBetter UI is also client-side only and MIT-licensed, but it targets 1.21.11 alone. Custom Crosshair X is client-side only, under All rights reserved, and spans 1.21 – 1.21.11, which makes it an option for crosshair changes only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Client | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-06-25 |
| Simple Hud | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-08-27 |
| RxBetter UI | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-23 |
| Custom Crosshair X | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-21 |
Questions
Does Paper Client need Fabric API?
Does the server need Paper Client installed?
Can HUD elements be moved without editing a file?
Which game version does Paper Client support?
In the catalog
Paper Client is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
paper Client is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft that adds HUD customization, keystrokes, waypoints, visual customization, local cape tools, custom crosshair tools, and performance-friendly client options. The mod is focused on improving the client-side experience. It does not add new blocks, items, mobs…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/paper-client
- Owner
- waseemvib255
- Published
- 2026-06-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15