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Fabric, NeoForge and Forge mod

Minecraft Server with Chat Heads

Chat Heads is for players only: it goes in their modpack, not on the server. See what it does, which versions it runs on, what it needs and how to add it to your server in a few clicks.

  • 52.4 million downloads
  • 6,921 followers
  • Updated October 4, 2026

Ready for your server: Chat Heads has versions for Fabric, NeoForge and Forge. Create your world with one of those loaders and a version from the table below. The newest option is Fabric on Minecraft 26.3.

What Chat Heads does

See who you're chatting with!

This clientside mod adds player heads next to chat messages, as seen on the screenshot above. It makes telling various people in chat apart a bit easier, and it looks hella nice.

Author
dzwdz
Categories
decoration and social
Loaders
Fabric, Forge and NeoForge
Minecraft versions
26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 36 more (oldest: 1.16)
Latest version
1.3.2 (Fabric, October 4, 2026)
Downloads
52,374,831
License
MPL 2.0

Which Minecraft version and loader it works with

Every world has its own Minecraft version and loader (vanilla, Fabric, Forge or NeoForge).

To play with Chat Heads, create your world with any of these combos:

Loaders and Minecraft versions you can play Chat Heads
LoaderNewestMinecraft versions
Fabric26.326.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 36 more (oldest: 1.16)
NeoForge26.326.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 19 more (oldest: 1.20.2)
Forge1.21.41.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1 and 14 more (oldest: 1.16.5)

Does it go on the server or on players' games?

Chat Heads is a client-only mod: it doesn't run on the server. Each player installs it in their own Minecraft if they want it. Add it in the panel as "Players only" and it ships inside everyone's modpack.

Where Chat Heads installs, according to Modrinth
WherePer Modrinth
Servernot supported
Playersrequired
What the panel suggestsPlayers only

What other mods it needs

None: its latest version doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth.

How to add Chat Heads to your server

  1. Open the panel and create a world with a compatible loader and Minecraft version (Fabric, NeoForge and Forge, per the table above), or open one you already have.
  2. In the world's "Mods" section, search for Chat Heads in the Modrinth catalog. You'll only see what works with your world.
  3. Add it with the "Players only" option, the one the panel suggests for this mod.
  4. Start or restart the server so it installs.
  5. Ask your friends to download the .mrpack modpack from the panel again.

Not sure about client vs. server mods? Read the modded server guide. What each size costs is on the pricing page. Prices in Mexican pesos (MXN).

Frequently asked questions

Which loader and Minecraft version does Chat Heads work with?

Chat Heads has versions for Fabric: 1.16 to 26.3 (39 versions); NeoForge: 1.20.2 to 26.3 (22 versions); Forge: 1.16.5 to 1.21.4 (17 versions). You pick the loader and version when you create your world; the newest option is Fabric on Minecraft 26.3. The panel's catalog only shows Chat Heads if it has a version for your world.

Do players have to install Chat Heads?

Chat Heads is a client-only mod: it doesn't run on the server. Each player installs it in their own Minecraft if they want it. Add it in the panel as "Players only" and it ships inside everyone's modpack.

What other mods does Chat Heads need?

Its latest version (Fabric) doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth: just add Chat Heads and you're set.

Is it worth adding Chat Heads to the server if it's client-only?

Yes, as a convenience. It does nothing on the server, but if you add it as "Players only", it ships inside the .mrpack modpack and everyone gets it without searching. It uses no server resources.

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Modrinth data updated October 19, 2026.