SIMPLE FPS DISPLAY
by Jirkos
Players who want a frame rate counter on screen can use Simple FPS Display, a Forge client mod for Minecraft 1.8.9.
What it does
Simple FPS Display shows the current frames per second as text on the game screen. A toggle command turns the readout on or off, and the text is drawn with a shadow so it stays readable over bright scenery. The mod runs only on the client, so a server does not need it and players can join without installing anything.
The mod is built for Forge and is published for 1.8.9 alone, with a single release, 1.0, dated 2025-07-10. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Installation follows the usual Forge routine: install Minecraft Forge 1.8.9, place the mod in the mods folder, then launch the game. The author notes that the mod can be extended with screenshots and configuration information in a later version.
Key features
FPS counter on screen
The current frames per second value is drawn as text over the game view while the display is enabled.
Toggle command
A command switches the counter on or off without restarting the game or editing files.
Shadowed text
The readout is drawn with a shadow, which keeps the number legible against light and dark backgrounds.
Client-only overlay
Only the player's own game draws the counter, so it does not change how a server or other players see the world.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Checking performance while building
A player building a large base or running shaders can watch the frame rate as changes are made and see when a setting costs too much.
Comparing graphics settings
Changing render distance, particles or video options and reading the counter shows how each setting affects the frame rate.
Who it’s for: Players on Minecraft 1.8.9 with Forge who want a simple frame rate readout and do not need a full HUD. Single-player and multiplayer players can both use it, since it runs only on their own client.
How it compares
Simple FPS Display is a Forge mod for 1.8.9 only, released under the MIT License and not open source. FPS - Display (Forge) is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, but its files target 1.12.2. Custom FPS Display covers 1.8.9 – 1.21.1 on Forge, yet it is under All rights reserved and is not open source. All three are client-side only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPLE FPS DISPLAY | Forge | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2025-07-10 |
| FPS - Display (Forge) | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client-side only | 2024-04-26 |
| Custom FPS Display | Forge | 1.8.9 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2024-10-29 |
Questions
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In the catalog
SIMPLE FPS DISPLAY is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 955 mods support Minecraft 1.8.9.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-fps-display
- Owner
- Jirkos
- Published
- 2025-07-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15