
Tab+
Replaces the vanilla tab list with a social-aware overlay: ping sparklines, session timers, sortable columns, relationship tag grouping, hover cards, player notes, and live filtering.
About this Mod
Tab+
A client-side mod that replaces the vanilla Tab list with a polished, social-aware overlay. Works on any server — no server-side plugin required.
What's new in v1.1
Ping sparklines — Each player now shows an 8-sample bar chart of recent latency history, colour-coded green / yellow / red. Spot lag spikes at a glance instead of just seeing the current number.
Session timers — See how long each player has been online this session (e.g. 5m, 1h12m). Resets on disconnect.
Sortable columns — Press R to cycle through sort modes: Default → Name A–Z → Ping ↑ → Session. Current sort is shown in the status bar.
Relationship tag grouping — Press G to group the list by tag — Friends first, then Allies, Rivals, Enemies, then everyone else. A separator line marks each group boundary.
Hover cards — Mouse over any player to see a popup with their tag, note, and session duration without needing to open their profile.
Full feature list
Numerical ping — Exact milliseconds instead of vague 1–5 bar icons.
Relationship tags — Mark players as Friend, Ally, Rival, or Enemy. Their name lights up in that tag's colour.
Player notes — Write a short note on any player. Stored per server and per UUID, persists across sessions.
Live filter — Type while Tab is held to filter by name or tag.
Arrow key navigation — ↑ / ↓ to move a highlight through the list.
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab (hold) | Open tab list |
| ↑ / ↓ | Move selection |
| Enter | Open player profile (edit tag & note) |
| T | Cycle tag for selected player |
| R | Cycle sort mode |
| G | Toggle group-by-tag |
| Type | Filter list by name or tag |
| Backspace | Delete last filter character |
| Escape | Clear filter |
Storage
Notes and tags are saved per-server in ~/.minecraft/config/tabplus/<server-address>.json, keyed by player UUID.
Compatibility
Available for Fabric, Quilt, and NeoForge — Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21.11, and 26.1.
Available Versions
How to Install Tab+ 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).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Tab+". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Tab+ 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). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Tab+ compatible with fabric and neoforge and quilt?
Tab+ officially supports fabric, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Tab+ – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Tab+ 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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