SmoothChat
by kyoroshy
SmoothChat animates Minecraft's chat window so that incoming and outgoing messages slide and fade into place instead of appearing abruptly.
What it does
Message transitions in the chat window use motion inspired by modern interfaces. Lines glide when they arrive and scroll with easing rather than jumping, which changes how the chat feels during play without altering the vanilla layout or style. Players in survival, PvP or multiplayer sessions see the same chat, only with smoother movement.
The animations are kept light and are meant to stay smooth during fast-paced play. Because the mod only touches the client, any server works without it, and players can add it to vanilla or to a modded client on Fabric. The mod is licensed under the MIT License and is not open source.
SmoothChat is published for Fabric only, with one file for 26.2, released 2026-07-12 on the alpha channel. It is installed on the player's side alone, so servers need nothing.
Key features
Animated message transitions
New chat lines slide into place with a short motion instead of appearing in one step.
Scrolling with easing
When the chat scrolls, the movement eases in and out, so the window feels fluid rather than rigid.
Vanilla style kept
Fonts, colors and the overall chat layout stay as Minecraft ships them; only the motion changes.
Light resource use
The animations add little overhead, so they continue to run smoothly during busy moments.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival and PvP play
Players who read chat during fights or building can follow messages with less visual disruption.
Chatting with friends
Conversations on multiplayer servers or SMPs read more comfortably when each new message moves into view.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric 26.2 who chat often during gameplay and want a smoother chat window. It suits anyone who prefers motion-based feedback to the default instant display.
How it compares
Copy Chat is also a Fabric client-side mod under the MIT License and is open source, with files for 26.2 – 26.3. ChattingEnthusiast is a Fabric client-side option under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, open source, covering 1.21.9 – 26.3. Chat Impressive Animation is client-side only as well, MIT licensed, open source and built for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.20 – 26.1.2, so it reaches more loaders and older versions than SmoothChat.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmoothChat | Fabric | 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| Copy Chat | Fabric | 26.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-07 |
| ChattingEnthusiast | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
| Chat Impressive Animation | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-19 |
Questions
Does SmoothChat need to be installed on the server?
Which loader and version does SmoothChat support?
Does SmoothChat change how chat looks?
In the catalog
SmoothChat is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
SmoothChat is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that transforms Minecraft's chat into a modern, polished experience. Instead of the default rigid movement, every interaction feels fluid, responsive, and satisfying. Whether you're playing on survival servers, PvP, SMPs, or simply chatting with friends, SmoothChat…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/smoothchat-kyoroshy
- Owner
- kyoroshy
- Published
- 2026-07-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15