
BetterMS
Adds a configurable numerical ping display to the player list.
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About this Mod
BetterMS is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that improves the player list by replacing the default ping bar indicators with the actual ping value displayed in milliseconds. Instead of guessing your connection quality from a set of bars, you get a precise numerical readout that updates in real time.
The mod color-codes each ping value based on latency thresholds, making it easy to identify connection quality at a glance. Low latency values appear in green, moderate values in yellow, and high latency values in red, following a consistent and intuitive color scale.
BetterMS is designed to be completely unobtrusive. It has no configuration screen by default on most versions, requires no setup beyond installation, and adds no overhead to your game. It runs entirely on the client side, meaning it works on any server without requiring the mod to be installed server-side.
Requirements
- Fabric Loader
- No additional dependencies required for most versions
Installation
Download the release matching your Minecraft version and place the .jar file into your mods folder. Launch the game using the Fabric profile and the mod will load automatically. No additional configuration is needed.
Author
Developed and maintained by sjgamer92og. For issues or feedback, visit the project page on Modrinth.
Available Versions
How to Install BetterMS 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterMS". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+8 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BetterMS 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BetterMS compatible with fabric?
BetterMS officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BetterMS – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterMS 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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