Streamer Mode
by miami
Streamer Mode hides player usernames in the game, so a streamer can keep their own name and other players' names off the screen while recording or broadcasting.
What it does
Players can hide their own name and the names of other players. Each person can be given a replacement username that other players see, while the player keeps seeing the real name on their own screen. The purpose is to prevent accidental leaks, such as alt accounts or real names appearing on a stream or in a recording.
The mod is client-side only, so only the player's own game needs it and servers run without it. It requires Fabric API and is released under CC0 1.0 Universal, with the code open source. Files are published for Fabric only, across 23 release versions, with 1.0.5 for 26.2 as the latest file, first published on 2025-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-30. The source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Hide the player's own name
The player's username can be hidden from their own view, so recordings do not show it.
Hide other players' names
Names of other players can be hidden on screen, which helps when others on a server should stay unidentified.
Replacement usernames
Specific players can be given a chosen name that appears to others in place of their real username.
Spoofed names for others
Other players see the spoofed username that the owner set for them, while the owner still sees the real name.
Lightweight and simple
The mod is small and simple to switch on, adding little to a streaming setup.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 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
Use cases
Streaming with alt accounts
A streamer who plays on alternate accounts can keep those accounts from appearing on camera.
Recording multiplayer sessions
Players recording a server can hide other players' real usernames from the footage.
Who it’s for: Streamers and video creators who record or broadcast multiplayer Minecraft sessions and want to keep usernames off the screen. The mod is only needed on the player's client.
How it compares
Hide Identity Display Effect is open source under the BSD 3-Clause License, runs on Fabric for 1.20 – 1.21 and is server required with the client optional. Hide Names Fabric is open source under the MIT License for 1.21 only, and it is client and server, so both sides need it. NoPlayerTag is open source under the MIT License for 1.21.11 and is server-side only, so players join without installing it. Streamer Mode is client-side only and covers 23 release versions.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streamer Mode | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-30 |
| Hide Identity Display Effect | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21 | Server required, client optional | 2024-08-19 |
| Hide Names Fabric | Fabric | 1.21 | Client and server | 2025-03-14 |
| NoPlayerTag | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-02-26 |
Questions
Does Streamer Mode need Fabric API?
Do servers need to install Streamer Mode?
Which game versions does Streamer Mode support?
In the catalog
Streamer Mode 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
Note: Other players can not see your spoofed username / what username you set theirs. Players will still see your real username on their screen.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/streaming
- Owner
- miami
- Published
- 2025-06-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15