BetterScoreboard
A packet based custom scoreboard and boss bar plugin.
About this Mod
BetterScoreboard
While originally written to be a simple and small scoreboard plugin, BetterScoreboard has quickly evolved past that.
Today, BetterScoreboard is a platform-independent, packet-based, and highly modular plugin that includes scoreboard and
boss bar support, with things like action bars and tab modification being planned additions.
This project and its collaborators use the following regularly and are thankful for their maintenance:
Requirements
This plugin only supports 1.20.3+ on platforms with an existing BetterScoreboard implementation. This includes Spigot,
Paper (and its forks), Folia, Sponge, and Fabric.
You MUST install PacketEvents for BetterScoreboard to work!
Quick Feature Breakdown
- Platform independent design.
- Fully packet-based.
- Highly modular and expandable.
- Scoreboard and boss bar support.
- Non-flicker updates.
- Unlimited character support for all text.
- Built-in placeholders.
- Conditional logic and placeholder system.
- Fully configurable.
For individual platform features, please check each module.
Documentation
Please check the BetterScoreboard wiki.
Necessary documentation will either be included in the config.yml file or in the wiki.
Support
For general support, please join my Discord server.
For issues with the project, please open an issue in the issues tab.
Available Versions
How to Install BetterScoreboard on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set bukkit Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the bukkit loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterScoreboard". 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 (+13 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BetterScoreboard server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong bukkit 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 BetterScoreboard compatible with bukkit and fabric and folia and paper and purpur and spigot and sponge?
BetterScoreboard officially supports bukkit, fabric, folia, paper, purpur, spigot, sponge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BetterScoreboard – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterScoreboard 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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