Player Detector on Render
by ZXC_Funk
Player Detector on Render is a Fabric client mod that reports other players who enter render distance, for 1.20.1.
What it does
The mod scans continuously for players who come within render distance, so a player can see who is nearby without checking the player list. It requires Fabric Loader and Fabric API, and only the client needs it, so a server runs without it. Files are published for Fabric under the MIT License, and the code is not open source. Some servers treat detecting players this way as unfair, so check the server's rules before use.
Key features
Automatic player scanning
Players inside the render distance are checked automatically, with no command or keybind needed.
Nearby player awareness
The mod shows when another player appears nearby, which helps on multiplayer servers where players are spread out.
Single game version
Builds target Minecraft 1.20.1 only, with 1.2 as the latest beta file.
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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.
Questions
Does Player Detector on Render need Fabric API?
Does a server need this mod installed?
In the catalog
Player Detector on Render is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A simple Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 that automatically checks for players within your render distance. ⚠️ Before using this mod, make sure it is allowed by your server's rules. Some servers may consider player-detection modifications unfair or prohibited.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/player-detector-on-render
- Owner
- ZXC_Funk
- Published
- 2026-06-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15