Scoreboard Overhaul
by fennifith
With Scoreboard Overhaul, the sidebar scoreboard hides itself when unused and reappears when a score changes or the Tab key is pressed.
What it does
The mod replaces the vanilla sidebar with a redesigned version. By default the board appears for a short time whenever a score changes or Tab is pressed, then hides again. Updated score entries receive a brief background highlight, and an optional setting makes them flash so changes stand out more.
When the player belongs to a team, the border of the scoreboard takes that team's color. The mod runs on the client only, so the server does not need it, and it is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Its source code and issue tracker are public. Fabric API is required, while Mod Menu and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) are optional. Builds exist for Fabric and Quilt across 1.20.1 – 26.3.
Key features
Auto-hiding sidebar
The scoreboard stays out of view until a score changes or Tab is held, then fades back out after a set delay.
Highlighted score updates
Each score entry that changes gets a background highlight for a brief moment, with an optional flashing effect.
Team color border
The scoreboard border displays the color of the player's current team.
Adjustable display options
Settings control whether the overhaul is active, whether the board stays always visible, how long it remains shown and its background color.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions 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
Optional 2
Use cases
Team minigames
Players on teams can see their team color on the sidebar while scores update during a match.
Clean screenshots
The sidebar can stay hidden until needed, leaving more of the view free for building and exploring.
Who it’s for: Players who use the scoreboard in minigames and want it visible only when scores change. Players who prefer the vanilla sidebar can switch the overhaul off in the settings.
How it compares
Anyscale is a client-side mod for Fabric and Quilt under the Apache License 2.0 and is open source, with files for 1.20.1 – 1.21.5. Toggle Scoreboard is also client-side only and is not open source; it is released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license and supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.11.2 – 26.1.2. Boss Score Toggle is a Fabric mod that needs the client, is not open source, and is licensed under the MIT License for 1.21 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoreboard Overhaul | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| Anyscale | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2026-01-26 |
| Toggle Scoreboard | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.11.2 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-16 |
| Boss Score Toggle | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client required, server optional | 2026-01-25 |
Questions
Does Scoreboard Overhaul need Fabric API?
Does the server need Scoreboard Overhaul?
Can the scoreboard be kept always visible?
In the catalog
Scoreboard Overhaul is one of 2,135 Minigame mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,454 Minigame mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
This mod redesigns the Minecraft scoreboard/sidebar to make it easier to use and somewhat better looking! By default, the scoreboard is shown for a brief period when either a score is changed or the Tab key is pressed. This can be configured in the settings!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/scoreboard-overhaul
- Owner
- fennifith
- Published
- 2024-01-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15