
Hide Spectators
Hide Spectators from Tab or treat them as normal players
About this Mod
Hide Spectators
English Version
HideSpectators is a lightweight quality-of-life mod that gives you full control over how spectator-mode players are displayed in your world.
With simple configuration options, you can:
- Completely hide spectators from the player list (TAB).
- Show them as normal players, without italic text or gray names.
Perfect for YouTubers and streamers who want a cleaner player list or a more immersive gameplay experience.
No commands and no hassle — just install it and adjust the behavior in the config file.
Versão em Português
HideSpectators é um mod leve de qualidade de vida que oferece controle total sobre como os jogadores no modo espectador são exibidos no seu mundo.
Com opções simples de configuração, você pode:
- Ocultar completamente os espectadores da lista de jogadores (TAB).
- Mostrá-los como jogadores normais, sem texto em itálico ou cinza.
Perfeito para youtubers e streamers que querem listas de jogadores mais limpas ou uma jogabilidade mais imersiva.
Sem comandos e sem complicações — basta instalar e ajustar o comportamento no arquivo de configuração.



Available Versions
How to Install Hide Spectators 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 (1.21.10).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hide Spectators". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.10, 1.21.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hide Spectators 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 (1.21.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Hide Spectators compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Hide Spectators officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.1. 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 Hide Spectators – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hide Spectators 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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