PlayerLogger
PlayerLogger, a Forge server mod for administrators, records player join and leave events and chat messages to log files, and sends periodic messages to everyone online.
What it does
Player join and leave events are written to a dedicated file named playerlog.txt in the server's config directory. Chat messages are kept separately in messages.txt, so an administrator can read either one without searching the main server log.
Periodic messages go out to all connected players on a timer. The default interval is 30 seconds, and the pm setinterval command changes it. Administrators can also write their own message text with pm setmsg, which suits rules reminders or announcements.
The mod is built for server management and needs Forge. Only the server needs it, so players join without installing anything. It is published for Forge only, for 1.20 and 1.21, with the 2.0.1 file for 1.21 as the latest release, and it is not open source: it is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Player activity log
Every join and leave event is recorded in playerlog.txt, giving a running history of who was on the server and when.
Chat message log
Chat messages are written to messages.txt, kept apart from the player activity record for easier reading later.
Periodic server messages
The server sends messages to players automatically at a fixed interval, 30 seconds by default.
Custom message text
Administrators set the wording of periodic messages with the pm setmsg command, so the announcements match the server.
Adjustable interval
The pm setinterval command changes how often periodic messages are sent, without editing any file.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits server administrators who want a record of player activity and chat, and a simple way to send recurring messages. It does not need to be installed by players.
How it compares
Deadly Utilities is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that runs on both client and server, so every player must install it, and it is released under All rights reserved. PlayerLogger is server-side only, so players need nothing. Mange Logs is an open source server-side mod under the MIT License for Fabric, covering 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, so it fits Fabric servers instead.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayerLogger | Forge | 1.20 – 1.21 | Server-side only | 2024-10-26 |
| Deadly Utilities | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-21 |
| Mange Logs | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2024-08-24 |
Questions
Does PlayerLogger need to be installed on the client?
Which loader and versions does PlayerLogger support?
Where are the logs saved?
How is the periodic message interval changed?
In the catalog
PlayerLogger is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,698 Management mods for Forge. 15,770 mods support Minecraft 1.21.
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What the author says
The PlayerLog Mod is a versatile and user-friendly Minecraft Forge mod designed for server administrators. It provides essential logging features and convenient server management tools. Key Features: Player Activity Logging: Logs player join and leave events in a dedicated file (playerlog.txt) located in the server's…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/playerlogger
- Owner
- autumncamp1818
- Published
- 2024-10-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-10-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15