Hide AFK from Tab List
Client-side Fabric mod that filters AFK players from the tab list. Toggle with a keybind to declutter your player list on busy servers.
About this Mod
Hide AFK from Tab List
A lightweight client-side Fabric mod that lets you filter out AFK players from the tab list (player list). Perfect for busy multiplayer servers where the player list gets cluttered with inactive players.
Features
- One-Key Toggle - Instantly show/hide AFK players
- Tag-Based Detection - Filters players with "AFK" in their display name or tab list entry
- Lightweight - Minimal performance impact, client-side only
- Configurable Keybind - Change the toggle key in Minecraft controls
How to Use
- Join any multiplayer server
- Press F6 (default) to toggle AFK player visibility
- AFK players will be hidden from your tab list
- Press F6 again to show all players
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.4+
- Fabric Loader 0.15.0+
- Fabric API
Configuration
The keybind can be changed in:
Options > Controls > Key Binds > Hide AFK from Tab List
How It Works
The mod scans player entries in the tab list and hides those containing "AFK" (case-insensitive) in their name or display text. This works with most server AFK plugins that add an AFK tag or prefix to player names.
Compatibility
- Works with most multiplayer servers
- Compatible with other client-side mods
- Works with server AFK plugins (EssentialsX, CMI, etc.)
- Server-side installation not required
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Feel free to reach out!
Available Versions
How to Install Hide AFK from Tab List 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hide AFK from Tab List". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.4
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hide AFK from Tab List 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Hide AFK from Tab List compatible with fabric?
Hide AFK from Tab List officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Hide AFK from Tab List – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hide AFK from Tab List 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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