Timestampd
by STS15
Timestampd puts a clock reading on each chat line, so players can see when a message arrived during a session.
What it does
Each chat message receives a timestamp in hh:mm:ss format as it is displayed. The stamp lets a player trace when a line was sent, which helps when following a long conversation or reviewing what was said earlier. Options are adjusted through the in-game configuration screen, and the mod runs as a NeoForge mod.
The mod is client-side only, so a player can install it alone and join any server without it, since it changes no gameplay mechanics. It works with other chat enhancements, leaving chat organized and readable without getting in the way of their additions. The mod is open source under the MIT License, with source code and an issue tracker publicly available.
Timestampd 1.0.0 targets 1.21 and 1.21.1 on NeoForge. Its only file, released 2024-08-14, is built for 1.21.1, and the project was first published and last updated on that same date.
Key features
Automatic timestamps
Every chat message is stamped with its time in hh:mm:ss format without any action from the player.
In-game configuration
Display options can be changed from inside the game through a configuration screen.
Chat mod compatibility
The timestamps sit alongside the output of other chat mods, such as Chat Heads, without replacing their features.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Tracking message order
A player reviewing a busy chat can tell when each line arrived, which helps reconstruct the sequence of events.
Reading alongside other chat mods
Players who already use chat enhancements can add timestamps without losing the features those mods provide.
Who it’s for: Players on NeoForge 1.21.1 who want to know when chat messages were sent. Single-player and multiplayer players both benefit, because only the client runs the mod.
How it compares
Compact Chat is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, but it runs on Fabric and NeoForge across 1.17.1 – 1.21.11, so it covers more loaders and versions than Timestampd. Chat Plus is client-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 26.2. Timestampd is NeoForge only and built for 1.21 and 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timestampd | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2024-08-14 |
| Compact Chat | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.17.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-07-18 |
| Chat Plus | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-01 |
Questions
Does Timestampd need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does Timestampd support?
Does Timestampd work with Chat Heads?
In the catalog
Timestampd is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,477 Utility mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Timestampd is a simple Minecraft client-side mod that adds timestamps to chat messages. This mod is designed to work seamlessly alongside other chat-related mods, such as Chat Heads, ensuring that your chat remains organized and informative without interfering with other enhancements. Timestamps in Chat…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/timestampd
- Owner
- STS15
- Published
- 2024-08-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-08-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15