
BasicHUD
BasicHUD is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.8.9 that displays basic information (Real-time FPS, Ping, CPS, Keystrokes and active Potion Effects) as a customizable HUD.
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About this Mod

BasicHUD
BasicHUD is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.8.9 that displays basic information as a customizable HUD.
Features
- Stats Display: Real-time FPS, Ping, CPS, Keystrokes and active Potion Effects.
- Customization: Fully configurable position, text colors (incl. RGB/Chroma), background and on/off toggle.
- GUI: Built-in config menu (default Shortcut: K) for easy adjustments with Drag and Drop to change the Position.
Installation
Download jar file manually
- Download the latest
.jarfrom Modrinth / Curseforge / the Releases tab. - Make sure you have Minecraft Forge 1.8.9 installed.
- Drop the file into your
.minecraft/modsfolder.
Use Prism Launcher
- Open Prism Launcher and select your Minecraft 1.8.9 Forge instance.
- Click on Edit in the right-side menu.
- Navigate to the Mods tab in the left sidebar and click Download Mods at the top right.
- Search for BasicHUD (ensure Modrinth or CurseForge is selected as the source), select the mod, and click Review and Confirm.
Use Modrinth / Curseforge Lauchner
- Use Modrinth / CurseForge Launcher
- Open your Modrinth App or CurseForge Launcher.
- Navigate to your Minecraft 1.8.9 Forge profile/instance.
- Click the Add Mods button (Modrinth App) or Add More Content button (CurseForge).
- Search for BasicHUD and click Install.
Usage
- The HUD appears automatically when you join a world or server.
- To edit settings: Press K to open the config, there you can edit the position (Drag and Drop) and more settings (Open more settings button) of the HUD Elements.
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Credits
- Created by Marschi47.
- Based on Forge1.8.9Template by lineargraph.
Available Versions
How to Install BasicHUD on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.8.9).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BasicHUD". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.8.9
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BasicHUD server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.8.9). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BasicHUD compatible with forge?
BasicHUD officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.8.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BasicHUD – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BasicHUD 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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