TabPlayerDistance

TabPlayerDistance is a client-side Fabric mod that colors player names in the tab list based on how far away they are from you.

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About this Mod

TabPlayerDistance

TabPlayerDistance is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21+ that colors player names in the tab list based on how far away they are from you.

Features

Colors player names in the tab list based on distance (your own name is not affected)
Configurable color settings
Lightweight and simple

Configuration

The mod includes an in-game configuration screen where you can:

Enable or disable the mod
Change the colors used for different distance ranges

Available Versions

TabPlayerRender 1.0.0release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric

December 23, 2025

How to Install TabPlayerDistance 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 (1.21.11).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

TabPlayerDistance 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is TabPlayerDistance compatible with fabric?

TabPlayerDistance officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with TabPlayerDistance – how to optimize performance?

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