Realistic Nametag
Makes name tags behave realistically, hiding them behind blocks and objects.
About this Mod
Features
Name tags will no longer render through opaque blocks and objects, but will remain visible through transparent ones like glass.
If a name tag is partially obstructed, only the visible part will be drawn.
If this mod is installed on the server, clients must also have it installed to join. This ensures fairness.
Configuration
You can configure the mod by editing the [Server Folder]/saves/[World Name]/serverconfig/realisticnametag-server.toml in your Minecraft folder.
disableMod: Set totrueto completely disable the mod's features. (Default:false)disableInSpectator: Set this tofalseif you want the mod's effects to remain active while in spectator mode. (Default:true)
Compatibility
This mod is compatible with the following mods:
- Simple Voice Chat
- Essential Mod
- Figura
Known Issues
Currently, there is an incompatibility with the namepain mod. A solution is being investigated.
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Available Versions
How to Install Realistic Nametag on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Realistic Nametag". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.16.5
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Realistic Nametag server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Realistic Nametag compatible with forge and neoforge?
Realistic Nametag officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.16.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Realistic Nametag – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Realistic Nametag 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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