World First Join Message
by Reggarf
World First Join Message sends a custom welcome message to each player the first time they join a world, and stays silent on later joins.
What it does
The mod shows a configured message when a player enters a world or server for the first time. Messages can use full color and style formatting, and each player receives the first-join message only once. Server owners can tailor the text so newcomers see a personal greeting rather than a generic line, which suits community servers and modpacks.
Client and server: both the server and every player need the mod installed. Builds are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, with files covering 1.20.1 – 26.1.1. Better Library and Mod Menu are required dependencies. The code is not open source, and the mod is released under All rights reserved.
Configuration can be changed in game without editing files by hand, through the in-game configuration screen that Mod Menu provides. The mod is classed as a Library and carries Social, Utility and Economy tags, and its source code, issue tracker and wiki are publicly linked.
Key features
Custom join messages
A unique first-time join message can be set, with full color and style formatting applied to the text.
One message per player
Each player sees the first-join message only once, so the greeting does not repeat on every login.
In-game configuration
Messages are edited through an in-game screen, so no configuration file needs to be changed by hand.
Modpack-friendly setup
The text can be tailored for a server or modpack that wants to welcome new members in a distinct way.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 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 2
How it compares
Custom Join & Leave Messages is server-side only, published for Fabric and Forge across 1.16.5 – 1.19.3, and covers join and leave messages under All rights reserved. Simple Welcome Message is a Fabric-only option for 1.21 – 26.1.2 released under the MIT License. Better Join Messages is server-side only, Fabric-only and released under the MIT License, for 1.21.11 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World First Join Message | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-07 |
| Custom Join & Leave Messages | Fabric and Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.19.3 | Server-side only | 2023-01-19 |
| Simple Welcome Message | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Not published | 2026-06-03 |
| Better Join Messages | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-04 |
Questions
Does World First Join Message need Better Library?
Must the mod be installed on the server and on clients?
Which loaders and versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
World First Join Message is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 11,522 mods support Minecraft 26.1.1.
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What the author says
World_First_Join_Message is a lightweight yet powerful Minecraft mod that adds a unique and personalized twist to your server and modpack. With this mod, you can display a custom message whenever a new player joins your world for the very first time. Perfect for creating a welcoming environment on multiplayer…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/world-first-join-message
- Owner
- Reggarf
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15