Player Nametags
by Toxa14964
Player Nametags lets each player choose which other players' nametags stay visible, so names appear only for the people a player has picked.
What it does
The mod is a client-side tool that hides player nametags by default. A player selects another player by holding the configured key, P by default, and right-clicking that player. The chosen name then stays visible, and the choice is remembered for later sessions. Nametags of players that were not selected stay hidden, which cuts down clutter and name spam in crowded areas.
Selection is limited to players nearby, so only those within 24 blocks can be picked. Once a player has been added to the list, it cannot be removed, which keeps the approach a simple concept with permanent choices. The mod was written for servers where nametags are hidden or restricted, since it needs nothing from the server side. It requires Fabric API and is open source under the MIT License, published for Fabric across 30 release versions, 1.16.5 – 1.21.11.
Key features
Selective nametag display
Only the nametags of players the user has selected are drawn; all others stay hidden.
Right-click selection
Holding the configured key and right-clicking a player adds that player to the visible list.
Remembered choices
Selected players are stored, so the same names are shown again without picking them every time.
Range limit
Players can only be selected within 24 blocks, which keeps the selection tied to nearby players.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
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
Crowded servers
In busy areas with many players, hiding most nametags reduces visual noise.
Servers that hide nametags
Players on servers where nametags are restricted can still see the names of chosen companions.
Who it’s for: Players who want to see only selected nametags on Fabric, and server owners whose communities prefer hidden nametags.
How it compares
New NameTag Recipe is a server-side mod that adds a nametag recipe, with files for 1.12 – 1.21.11 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, Legacy Fabric and Ornithe under the MIT License. Right-Clickable Nametags runs on both client and server, is CC0 1.0 Universal and covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 on Fabric only. Player Nametags needs only the client, so the server does not have to install it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player Nametags | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-16 |
| New NameTag Recipe | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, Legacy Fabric and Ornithe | 1.12 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-04-26 |
| Right-Clickable Nametags | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-03-03 |
Questions
Does Player Nametags need Fabric API?
Does the server need Player Nametags?
Why can't a selected player be removed?
In the catalog
Player Nametags 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
Selective-Nametags is a client-side mod designed for servers where player nametags are hidden or restricted. Instead of displaying every name, it lets you decide which players should remain visible. To add someone, use the configured key + right click on a player (default key: P).
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/player-nametsgd
- Owner
- Toxa14964
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15