VoiceMouth
by ginterloper
VoiceMouth, a Fabric client mod, animates a player's mouth on the character model while that player talks through Simple Voice Chat.
What it does
When a player speaks, the character's mouth opens and closes in step with microphone activity, which gives the impression of real-time speech. The animation is driven by the voice input that Simple Voice Chat already receives, so the mouth tracks the player's voice as it is transmitted.
The mod is aimed at roleplay servers, where characters are expected to appear to talk. Players can pick from several mouth styles to change how their character looks while speaking, and options adjust where the mouth sits on the face so it fits different skins. Simple Voice Chat is required, and the mod is published for Fabric only, for game versions 1.21 – 26.2 with 1.0.1-26.2 as the latest Fabric file, under All rights reserved, so the code is not open source. Only players need the mod: a server can run without it, and it adds the animation for those who install it.
Key features
Synced mouth animation
The character's mouth opens and closes with the player's microphone activity, using voice input from Simple Voice Chat.
Selectable mouth styles
Players choose among different mouth designs to change how their character appears while speaking.
Adjustable mouth position
Options move the mouth on the character's face so it fits different skins.
Smooth animation
The mouth moves in a natural-looking way rather than switching between fixed frames.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 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
Roleplay servers
Roleplay communities that rely on voice chat can give characters a visible mouth that moves when their player talks.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who run voice-based roleplay in Minecraft and want a speaking character to match their voice. The mod needs Simple Voice Chat installed alongside it.
How it compares
Voice Chat Mic Indicator is a Fabric client mod under the MIT License that shows when a microphone is active, for game versions 1.21.6 – 1.21.11, and it is open source. Simple Voice Chat Player Names is a Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt client mod for 1.21.7 – 26.2 under All rights reserved, and it shows player names with voice status rather than animating the mouth. ThisMouth is a Fabric client mod under the MIT License for 1.21.10 – 1.21.11, and it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VoiceMouth | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client required, server optional | 2026-06-19 |
| Voice Chat Mic Indicator | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-14 |
| Simple Voice Chat Player Names | Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.7 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-17 |
| ThisMouth | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-14 |
Questions
Does VoiceMouth need Simple Voice Chat?
Is VoiceMouth available for Forge or NeoForge?
Does the server need VoiceMouth installed?
In the catalog
VoiceMouth 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
This Minecraft mod enhances immersion by adding a dynamic, animated mouth to player characters during voice communication via Simple Voice Chat. Whenever a player speaks, their character’s mouth opens and moves in sync with microphone activity, creating the illusion of real-time speech. Additionally, players can…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/voicemouth
- Owner
- ginterloper
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15