Nearby Chat

Limits chat visibility by distance, so players only see nearby messages.

30 Downloads

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About this Mod

Nearby Chat limits chat visibility by distance, so players only see messages from nearby players instead of the entire server.

This includes regular chat, death messages, advancements, and join/leave messages, with optional per-dimension filtering and operator bypass support. Private messages can also be disabled entirely.

Features:

Limits chat to a configurable distance
Supports death messages, advancements, and join/leave messages
Optional per-dimension filtering
Optional operator bypass
Can disable /msg, /tell, /w, and team messages

Config preview: chat is limited to 1000 blocks by default, death messages and advancements use separate ranges, join/leave messages have their own range, and private messages are enabled by default.

Available Versions

[Fabric] Nearby Chat 1.0-26.1release

MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric, quilt

May 29, 2026

How to Install Nearby Chat 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 "Nearby Chat". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricquilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Nearby Chat 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 Nearby Chat compatible with fabric and quilt?

Nearby Chat officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Nearby Chat – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Nearby Chat 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.