Walkie-Chat
by Theus452
Walkie-Chat gives players a Walkie Talkie item for talking across distances, and a proximity chat system that limits ordinary messages to nearby players.
What it does
Without the mod, chat in Minecraft reaches every player on a server. Walkie-Chat changes this by letting messages travel only to players close enough to hear them, which suits survival, adventure and RPG-style multiplayer servers where immersion matters. The distance a proximity message can reach is set with a command, so a server owner can tune it to fit the world.
A Walkie Talkie item covers the long-distance case. Holding it in the hand and right-clicking opens a frequency menu where the player sets a channel. Two players tuned to the same frequency can talk across long distances, and talking is done by holding the item while speaking. Fabric API is required on Fabric, and the mod is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Files cover 1.19.2, 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, and the environment is client and server, so the server and every player need it. The mod is released under the MIT License, but it is not open source.
Key features
Proximity chat
Ordinary chat messages reach only players within a set distance of the sender, not the whole server.
Walkie Talkie item
A handheld item that carries voice-style messages over long distances once two players share a frequency.
Frequency menu
Right-clicking the item opens a menu where the player chooses the channel to tune to.
Distance command
A command sets the proximity chat distance, letting server owners adjust how far messages carry.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
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
Survival and RPG servers
Servers that want chat to stay local can limit messages to nearby players and use the Walkie Talkie for distant contact.
Adventure modpacks
Modpack builders can pair the proximity chat with adventure and survival content for a more local feel.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want local chat, and players on survival, adventure or RPG multiplayer who want communication to stay in character.
How it compares
Walkie-Talkie is a Fabric and Forge mod for 1.16.5 – 1.20.4 under the MIT License, and it is open source. Plasmo Voice Walkie-Talkie is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 under a custom license, and it is not open source. Immersive Frequencies covers Fabric and Forge for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved. Walkie-Chat covers 1.19.2, 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 across Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkie-Chat | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-06 |
| Walkie-Talkie | Fabric and Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-03-27 |
| Plasmo Voice Walkie-Talkie | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-09-22 |
| Immersive Frequencies | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-22 |
Questions
Does Walkie-Chat need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod?
Which loader should be used for 1.21.1?
How is the proximity distance changed?
In the catalog
Walkie-Chat is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Walkie-Chat is a simple mod that adds a proximity-based chat system to Minecraft. With this mod, players can only send and receive messages in the game chat when they are near each other — bringing a new level of immersion to survival, multiplayer, and RPG servers. To help with long-distance communication, the mod…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/walkie-chat
- Owner
- Theus452
- Published
- 2025-07-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15