Show Mob Names
by RunnerMan
Show Mob Names is a client-side Fabric utility that displays nametags above mobs without the player needing to look directly at them.
What it does
Once installed, the mod draws the names of nametagged mobs above them whenever they are in the player's line of sight, so a named mob can be found among others without aiming at it. Named mobs can also be picked out in screenshots. An option lets the names show through blocks, in the same way player names already do.
The mod works in singleplayer and on servers, since only the client needs it. Its functions can be switched off in-game, and the options are available in the game's own settings. Fabric API is a required dependency and must be installed alongside it. The mod is published for Fabric across 17 release versions, 1.21 – 26.3, and is released under the MIT License. It is not open source.
Key features
Nametags without aiming
Names of nametagged mobs appear above them when they are in view, with no need to look straight at each one.
See names through blocks
A toggle lets mob names show through walls and other blocks, matching how player names display.
In-game toggle
The display can be turned off in-game, so the names appear only when a player wants them.
Adjustable options
Settings can be changed from within the game, so the display suits each player's preferences.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 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
Locating named mobs
Players can find a specific named mob in a crowd of similar mobs, such as a tamed or labeled creature in a busy farm.
Screenshots
Named mobs remain identifiable in captures taken for videos or records of a world.
Who it’s for: Players who keep track of named mobs in busy areas and players who take screenshots of named creatures. Server owners do not need to install anything for it to work.
How it compares
Nametag Health Indicators is also a client-side Fabric mod under the MIT License, but it is not open source and covers 1.21.11 – 26.2, shifting the focus to health display. Mob Tracing is open source under the MIT License, is client-side only and is published for 1.21.11 – 26.1.2. Third Person Nametags is open source under the MIT License, is client-side only and covers 1.21 – 26.3, the same range as this mod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Mob Names | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-14 |
| Nametag Health Indicators | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-21 |
| Mob Tracing | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-15 |
| Third Person Nametags | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
Questions
Does Show Mob Names need Fabric API?
Does the server need to install Show Mob Names?
Can the name display be turned off?
In the catalog
Show Mob Names is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
This is a simple client side mod that displays the name of nametagged mobs without needing to look directly at the mob. Perfect for locating named mobs among other mobs or for taking screenshots of named mobs. Works in singleplayer and on servers! Base Functionality - shows the name above the mob if the player has a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/show-mob-names
- Owner
- RunnerMan
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15