Old Name Tags
Reverts the 1.21.2 changes to name tag rendering
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About this Mod
Description
Reverts the 1.21.2 changes to name tag rendering. Name tags are less visible through blocks like in 1.21.1 or below.
Why?
In 1.21.2 name tags render much more visible when the entity is hidden behind blocks. This looks like some kind of cheat, that's why this mod reverts this.
Available Versions
How to Install Old Name Tags 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 (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Old Name Tags". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+14 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Old Name Tags 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Old Name Tags compatible with fabric?
Old Name Tags officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Old Name Tags – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Old Name Tags 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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