Name Tag Tweaks
📛 Adds nametag crafting recipe, command, and named entities drop their tag on death.
About this Mod
Name Tag Tweaks makes some changes to the game regarding the name tag item. Entities with a custom name will drop their name tag on death. A command is added to change the name tag's value without an anvil. The mod also adds a crafting recipe.
All available config options:
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droppedNameTagbyEntityKeepsNameValue default true
If enabled, any name tag that drops on an entity's death will keep its named value.
enableNameTagCommand default true
If enabled, adds the /nametag <name> command. Used to change the name value without an anvil.
nameTagCommandReplaceUnderscoresWithSpaces default true
If enabled, replaces underscores with spaces when using the /nametag command.
The crafting recipe:
The /nametag <name> command:
And the result:
Here you can see a named pig drop its name tag on death:
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You may freely use this mod in any modpack, as long as the download remains hosted within the CurseForge or Modrinth ecosystem.
Serilum.com contains an overview and more information on all mods available.
For issues, ideas, suggestions or anything else there is the Github repo. Thanks!
Available Versions
How to Install Name Tag Tweaks on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Name Tag Tweaks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+25 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Name Tag Tweaks server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Name Tag Tweaks compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Name Tag Tweaks officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Name Tag Tweaks – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Name Tag Tweaks consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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