AFK Dim Names
Dim player names when they go AFK. Shows above their heads and in the server list.
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About this Mod
AFK Dim Names
An add-on for Detect AFK Players.
Dims player names when they go AFK. This works by adding them to a team called afk. If players are on a team already when they go AFK, they will not be added to the AFK team.
The afk team can be modified. An example is to add the "AFK" prefix or suffix to player names:
/team modify afk prefix "AFK "
By default, only the name color is changed. This is to give you the freedom to decide what you do and don't need!
To disable collision with AFK players:
/team modify afk collisionRule never
This datapack is stupidly simple and is a good place to start if you want to see a reference for how to integrate with Detect AFK Players. The code is MIT licensed and open source, so feel free to modify it as you want.
Available Versions
How to Install AFK Dim Names on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "AFK Dim Names". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+40 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
AFK Dim Names server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is AFK Dim Names compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
AFK Dim Names officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. 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 AFK Dim Names – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if AFK Dim Names 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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