PingNameTags
Adds colored ping inside player's nametag
Screenshots
About this Mod
PingNameTags
Displays the ping next to player name tags ingame.
Numbers change colour based on ping
Configurable through Mod Menu
Requirements/Installation
Install the Fabric Loader:
- Download the Fabric Loader from the Fabric website.
- Run the Fabric Loader installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install it for your Minecraft version.
Install the Fabric API and Cloth Config API:
- Download the Fabric API and Cloth Config API
- Place the downloaded JAR file into your Minecraft
modsfolder (located in the.minecraftdirectory).
Configuration
The configuration can be edited in-game if Mod Menu is installed.
| Option | Type | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
enabled |
boolean |
true |
Whether ping nametags are enabled or not. |
togglepingnametags |
Key |
G |
The key that toggles ping nametags on and off. |
pingTextPosition |
Left | Right |
Right |
The position of the ping text placed next to the name. |
pingTextFormatString |
String |
"(%dms)" |
The format string for ping text. Must include a %d, which will be replaced dynamically by the actual ping value. |
Demo
Available Versions
How to Install PingNameTags 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 "PingNameTags". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+18 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
PingNameTags 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 PingNameTags compatible with fabric?
PingNameTags officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with PingNameTags – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if PingNameTags 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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