Reliable Name Tags

Reliable Name Tags

Lets you right click Name Tags in the air to change their name - a port of Convenient Name Tags to modern versions.

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Convenient renaming!
Item renaming too!

About this Mod

Reliable Name Tags

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forge

Lets you right-click Name Tags in the air to change their name - a port of Convenient Name Tags to modern versions.

Installation

Reliable Name Tags is a client and server mod for Fabric and NeoForge 1.21.1 and 26.1.2. Its dependencies are listed below.

Dependencies

  • Fabric API is required on Fabric Loader.
  • McQoy is recommended to configure the mod.

Features

  • Anvils are no longer required to rename a name tag. Just right click with the name tag, and a screen will open allowing the name tag to be renamed.
    • Renaming screen supports Placeholder API's QuickText format on Fabric, as well as on NeoForge 26.1+ thanks to an unofficial port.
  • Items can be renamed by crafting name tags with items.
  • Renamed mobs will drop their name tags when killed. They can also be sheared to remove the name.

FAQ

  • Will this mod be ported to other versions/loaders?
    • The mod actively supports the latest version of Minecraft (currently 26.1). There is no plan to backport to older versions, please use the original mod.

License

Code license (Apache)

Reliable Name Tags is available under the open source Apache 2.0 License. Note that this means you are required to attribute the mod if you use any content from it in your own projects.

Credits

This is a fork of Convenient Name Tags, which supported Fabric 1.20 and below. Convenient Name Tags is available under the Apache 2.0 license, as is this fork.

Available Versions

Reliable Name Tags 2.0.0 for 26.2 Fabricrelease
MC 26.2-rc-1, 26.2-rc-2, 26.2fabric
June 11, 2026
Reliable Name Tags 2.0.0 for 1.21.1 Fabricrelease
MC 1.21.1fabric
June 2, 2026
Reliable Name Tags 2.0.0 for 26.1 Fabricrelease
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
June 2, 2026

How to Install Reliable Name Tags on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Reliable Name Tags". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricneoforge

Minecraft Versions

26.2, 26.2-rc-2, 26.2-rc-1 (+4 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Reliable 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 Reliable Name Tags compatible with fabric and neoforge?

Reliable Name Tags officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 26.2, 26.2-rc-2, 26.2-rc-1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Reliable Name Tags – how to optimize performance?

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

License
Apache License 2.0
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

26.226.2-rc-226.2-rc-126.1.226.1.126.11.21.1