TabListExtension
by hexichi
TabListExtension replaces the vanilla player list shown with the Tab key, adding dimension-based colors, grouping and live latency values.
What it does
On Forge 1.19.2 and 1.20.1, TabListExtension takes over how the TAB list is drawn. Player names can be colored by the dimension each player is in, and the list groups players by their current dimension so the structure is easier to scan. Latency is shown as a number next to each name, colored by its value, and the server sends dimension and ping data to clients every second so the display stays current.
Most of the work is done on the client, which draws the custom list, so the server carries little extra load. Server owners and players can adjust many settings to change how the list looks and which details it shows. The mod is client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files cover 1.19.2 and 1.20.1 for Forge only, with 2.1.0 for 1.19.2 as the latest file, released under the MIT License, and the code is open source.
Key features
Custom TAB list rendering
Event handling replaces the vanilla TAB list drawing with a version that offers more display options.
Dimension-based name colors
Player names take a different color depending on the dimension the player is currently in.
Dimension-grouped entries
Players are arranged under their current dimension, giving the list a clear, readable structure.
Live latency display
Each entry shows the connection ping as a number, colored to reflect the connection quality.
Configurable appearance
A set of options lets users change the look and detail of the list to suit their preferences.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players and server owners on Forge 1.19.2 or 1.20.1 who want the TAB list to show dimensions and latency. The mod is not needed in single-player worlds that do not use the list.
How it compares
Proper Ping is a Forge mod for 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 that also runs on client and server, but it is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. Ping View supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.21.6 – 26.3 and is client-side only under the MIT License, so it works only on the client. Older Ping Display is client-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and was built for Forge 1.7.10 alone.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TabListExtension | Forge | 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-06-18 |
| Proper Ping | Forge | 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-03-09 |
| Ping View | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.21.6 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| Older Ping Display | Forge | 1.7.10 | Client-side only | 2026-05-07 |
Questions
Does TabListExtension need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does TabListExtension support?
Can the colors and layout of the list be changed?
In the catalog
TabListExtension is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
This mod is exactly what you need. It not only provides visual improvements but also ensures optimal performance and compatibility through technical innovation.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/tablistextension
- Owner
- hexichi
- Published
- 2025-06-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15