RMotd
by adasjusk
RMotd rotates the server message of the day, showing a random line from a list each time the server status is requested.
What it does
The plugin reads a rotating list of MOTD entries from config.yml and cycles through them in round-robin order, so each server list refresh can show a different line. Operators edit the configuration file to add or change messages, and the list is the only place message text is stored.
RMotd is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and also for the server platforms Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, Purpur, Folia, Sponge, Velocity and BungeeCord. Files cover 15 release versions, 1.21 – 26.1.2. The mod is not open source; its code is shared under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 license, and public links exist for the source code and issue tracker.
Key features
Rotating message of the day
Random lines from a configurable list are shown in the server message of the day, one per status request.
Round-robin rotation
Entries in config.yml are cycled in order, so every message gets a turn before any repeats.
Editable MOTD list
Operators manage the message text and its day-based settings from a single configuration file.
Broad platform support
The same build targets several loaders and server platforms, each with its own published file.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Changing messages by day
A server owner can set a list of messages that rotates on its own, so the status line stays current without manual edits.
Community servers
Server operators running a public or private server can keep the message of the day fresh with a few entries in the config.
Who it’s for: Server owners and operators who want the server list message to change automatically, and who are comfortable editing a YAML configuration file.
How it compares
RngMotd is a Fabric-only, server-side only mod for 1.21.7, released under CC0 1.0 Universal, which is open source. DSwhitelist is an Apache License 2.0 open source mod for Fabric and Forge across 1.16 – 1.21.1, covering whitelist management rather than the message of the day. RMotd, by contrast, is not open source and spans 1.21 – 26.1.2 across four loaders.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMotd | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Not published | 2026-04-17 |
| RngMotd | Fabric | 1.21.7 | Server-side only | 2025-08-10 |
| DSwhitelist | Fabric and Forge | 1.16 – 1.21.1 | Not published | 2026-01-09 |
Questions
Which loaders can run RMotd?
Does RMotd need to be installed on the client?
Which game versions does the latest RMotd file support?
In the catalog
RMotd is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
A small Minecraft server plugin to show random MOTDs (Message(Text) of the Day) and let server operators manage MOTDs at configuration file.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/rmotd
- Owner
- adasjusk
- Published
- 2025-10-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15