RankTiers
by RankTiers
Players who want rank prefixes beside usernames can use RankTiers, a Fabric utility that draws tier tags on nameplates and in the tab list.
What it does
RankTiers attaches a rank to each player by linking their UUID to a rank record, then renders the matching prefix above the player and in the tab list in real time. A tag such as Tier 1 Elite Champion appears as soon as the rank is assigned, so a player's skill level or role within a lobby can be recognized at a glance. The mod is aimed at competitive PvP communities and private survival servers that run a tiered ranking system.
Rank data and local settings are kept in simple, readable configuration files. The author notes describe the mod as a client-side cosmetic utility with no server-side files required, and it works on either side, and neither side needs it. It is published for Fabric only, across eight release versions 1.21.4 – 1.21.11, under the ISC License, and is not open source.
Key features
Dynamic tier tags
Custom rank labels, such as Tier 1 or Elite Champion, are drawn directly on nameplates and in the tab list.
Custom prefix styling
Colors, formatting and bracket styles for each tag can be set so the prefixes match a community's look.
UUID-based rank records
Each rank is tied to a player's UUID, so the assigned tier stays with that account.
Readable configuration
Rank databases and local settings live in plain config files that can be edited without special tools.
Low-overhead rendering
Tags are drawn with a focus on frame rate, and the author states that they remain sharp at all times.
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: Server owners who run tiered ranking systems and players who join those servers and want rank tags visible in the game.
How it compares
BETier is client-side only and is released under the MIT License, with files for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, but it is not open source. CIS Tier Tagger is also client-side only, is open source under the MIT License and covers 1.21 – 1.21.11. TierLookup and MC-TIER are both client-side only, published for 1.21.11 alone, and carry All rights reserved licenses. RankTiers differs from them in that it works on either side, and neither side needs it, and it covers 1.21.4 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RankTiers | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client or server, optional | 2026-03-30 |
| BETier | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-10-10 |
| CIS Tier Tagger | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-21 |
| TierLookup | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-19 |
| MC-TIER | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-02 |
Questions
Does RankTiers need Fabric API?
Does the server have to run RankTiers?
Which game versions does RankTiers support?
In the catalog
RankTiers is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
RankTiers is a high-performance, client-side cosmetic utility designed to bring visual hierarchy to your Minecraft experience. Whether you’re part of a competitive PvP community, a tiered ranking system, or a private SMP, RankTiers allows you to seamlessly display custom rank prefixes next to player usernames. 🚀 Key…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ranktiers
- Owner
- RankTiers
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15