simple and lightweight hud
by tixyq
Simple and lightweight HUD adds a configurable overlay that shows coordinates, FPS and world days on the Forge client.
What it does
Simple and lightweight HUD draws a small information overlay on screen. It displays XYZ coordinates, FPS and the number of world days, and each element can be turned off when a player does not need it. Settings are saved automatically to a JSON file, so the layout carries over between sessions.
Players open the settings menu with the X key, or through the M button and the Escape menu. Labels, values and colors can be set separately, and elements can be dragged to any position on the screen. The mod is aimed at low-end machines and large modpacks, where its small footprint keeps the extra overlay from weighing on the game.
Installation needs only Forge. The mod is client-side only, so players install it and servers do not need it. Builds are published for 1.8.9 and 1.16.5, with 2.2 for 1.16.5 as the latest file, and the code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Minimalistic info overlay
Coordinates, frames per second and world days appear as compact text lines that stay out of the way of the view.
Element toggles
Each element can be hidden individually, so only the readings a player wants stay on screen.
Color and label control
Labels, values and colors can be changed separately, letting the overlay match the rest of a texture pack or a personal taste.
Drag to reposition
Elements can be dragged to new positions on the screen and the chosen layout is kept between sessions.
Automatic JSON configuration
All options are written to a JSON file as they change, so no manual save step is needed.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Low-end devices
Players on older or weaker computers can keep a few readouts on screen without a noticeable cost to the frame rate.
Large modpacks
In heavy packs with many mods, a small overlay gives coordinates and FPS without adding another large interface.
Who it’s for: Players who want a few readouts such as coordinates or FPS on screen, and modpack authors who need a light overlay that stays out of the way.
How it compares
BasicHUD is open source under the MIT License, client-side only and built for 1.8.9, so it covers the same older version. Raisy is client-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, built for 1.12.2. Modern CPS, also client-side only under the MIT License, is closed source and built for 1.8.9.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| simple and lightweight hud | Forge | 1.8.9 – 1.16.5 | Client-side only | 2026-05-10 |
| BasicHUD | Forge | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2026-10-12 |
| Raisy | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client-side only | 2026-02-03 |
| Modern CPS | Forge | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2026-08-16 |
Questions
Does Simple and lightweight HUD need to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does the mod support?
Where are the settings stored?
In the catalog
simple and lightweight hud is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 5,992 mods support Minecraft 1.16.5.
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What the author says
This mod adds a highly customizable and very lightweight HUD to your game.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-and-lightweight-hud
- Owner
- tixyq
- Published
- 2026-05-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15