PlayerHider
This mod hides players from your client in almost any way imaginable. You won't see their player models and any chats with their username will be blocked. They won't be in tablist or in the scoreboard.
About this Mod
Ever hated someone so much you just want to remove them in every way possible?
This mod removes players from the game, in every way possible. This includes:
- Rendering
- Chat messages with their name in it
- Tab list
- Scoreboard
- Nametags
- Any items with their name in it, their name will be replaced with "player"
- And probably any other way you can think of
Commands
All commands are prefixed with
/playerhideror/ph/playerhider add [player] - Adds a player to the blocked list
/playerhider remove [player] - Removes a player from the blocked list
/playerhider list - Lists all players in the blocked list
/playerhider clear - Clears the blocked list
Installation
- Download the mod from the releases
- Put in your mods folder
- Done
Its really quite simple
Configuration
The configuration file is located in the config folder, and is called playerhider.properties. It contains a list of blocked players. You can edit this either manually or through commands.
Contributing
If you want to contribute, feel free to make a pull request. I will review it and merge it if it is good.
Available Versions
How to Install PlayerHider 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 (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "PlayerHider". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+2 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
PlayerHider 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is PlayerHider compatible with fabric?
PlayerHider officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with PlayerHider – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if PlayerHider 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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