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    Chat Heads

    Mod

    See who you're chatting with.

    A100/ 100
    • OverviewA
    • SecurityPassed
    • PrivacyNone found
    • AINone found
    • CompatibilityUp to 26.3
    • ModpacksIn 28,588
    • ReleasesLatest 4 Oct

    Download

    chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-26.3.jar

    Released 4 Oct 2026 · 96.4 KB

    Passed: our checks found nothing harmful in this file.

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    OverviewSecurityPrivacyAICompatibilityModpacksReleases

    Why grade A

    How grades work

    Strengths

    • Regular releases for the newest Minecraft versions
    • Stable releases
    • Public source code and issue tracker
    • Widely used

    Points lost

    No points lost.

    All 11 criteria

    • Maintenance

      Full points27 / 27
      Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.3 weeks ago (4 Oct 2026) 12 / 12
      Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for a Minecraft version that 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also support. A version many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1, also counts after a release in the last 12 months.26.3 (latest) on Fabric and NeoForge, 1.21.4 on Forge 9 / 9
      Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 8 months.Releases in 23 of the last 24 months 6 / 6

    • Stability

      Full points22 / 22
      Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.36 of the 379 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (9%) 10 / 10
      Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.4 of its 49 releases in 2 years needed a quick fix (8%) 7 / 7
      Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None 5 / 5

    • Transparency

      Full points10 / 10
      Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.GitHub · dzwdz/chat_heads 7 / 7
      Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker.GitHub issues · dzwdz/chat_heads 3 / 3

    • Popularity

      Full points4 / 4
      DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.172,361,358 4 / 4

    • Track record

      Full points8 / 8
      AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.6.1 years, 1103 releases 8 / 8

    • Security

      Passed
      File checksThis check adds no points. It can only take points away.Our checks found nothing harmful in all 20 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. See Security
    Total100 / 100

    71 of the 71 points that apply = 100 out of 100.

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    • Before Name
    • Before Line, default (with offset)
    • Before Line, no offset
    • Shadow

    About

    Chat Heads is a client-side mod that displays player heads beside chat messages, making it easier to distinguish who is speaking. You can choose whether heads appear before the message line or before the player’s name, adjust their spacing, and optionally render shadows or make the hat layer give the head a less flat, more dimensional look. The mod detects players in chat, supports name aliases, and can automatically learn aliases from /realname responses on EssentialsX servers. It respects Minecraft’s skin customization settings, including whether a player’s hat layer is shown, and avoids adding a duplicate head when one is already included in a received message.

    Written from Modrinth , CurseForge and the GitHub README . How we write it

    In-game changes

    Changes the game's code in 4 areas: User interfaceChanges 13 game code files in this area: menus, screens, tooltips, the chat window and the in-game overlay., Networking and multiplayerChanges 2 game code files in this area: connections, the server list and what is sent between your game and a server., Rendering and graphicsChanges 2 game code files in this area: drawing mobs, items, particles and textures on screen. and Game data and resourcesChanges 2 game code files in this area: recipes, tags, advancements, language files and other game data..

    Adds no new blocks, items or other content.

    Keeps all of vanilla Minecraft's textures, models and sounds.

    Often used with it

    See all 30
    BetterF3AsparkALithiumAWhat Are They Up To (Watut)BComplementary Shaders - UnboundA

    Details

    Creators
    dzwdz and Fourmisain
    License
    Mozilla Public License 2.0
    Downloads
    172.4M
    Created
    9 Sep 2020
    Official pages
    Modrinth , CurseForge
    Links
    Source code , Issues

    Security

    No harmful code found

    We checked its files and read their code, without running it.

    What it can do on your computer

    Creates settings files
    The mod keeps its settings in the config folder of your game, where you can change or delete them.
    Connects to the internet
    It has code that can go online, for example to check for updates, load skins or send crash reports. Only in its files for Forge 1.20 to 1.21.4. See Privacy

    Why we show this: a mod runs on your computer like any program, so harmful code in it can take your accounts or files. Our checks look for known signs of harm. They cannot prove that a file is harmless. In the grade: malware means no grade, and a Warning in a latest file for a recent Minecraft version lowers it.

    How we checked · All 50 latest files checked, last on 16 Oct 2026
    • FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.
      50 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The answer above is about the 20 for recent versions. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
    • Their codeWe turn the code of the files back into readable code and follow what it does, without running it. This shows what it downloads, what it sends and where your login goes.
      Read without running it
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares that the project reads or edits things on your system outside the game. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when this applies.
      Nothing declared about your system outside the game.
    • Looked for, not foundWe looked for these in the file and did not find them.
      Folders outside the game, other programs, updating itself, the webcam or microphone, an AI service.

    Privacy

    We found nothing it sends

    We read its code without running it: it contacts no web address while you play.

    Why we show this: a mod can send things about you over the internet, like your player name or your login. Contacting an address to check for updates or download files sends nothing about you. Not in the grade: sending data can be normal for what a mod does.

    How we checked · All 20 files read
    • Files readWe read the code without running it. We list each web address the code contacts while you play, and what it sends. Code that is never used is left out.
      The code of all 20 files, for recent Minecraft versions. See each file in Releases
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares crash reports, usage data and advertisements. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a project collects data on its users or shows advertisements.
      Nothing declared about crash reports, usage data or advertisements.

    AI

    No sign that AI was used to make it

    We looked for AI tools in its texts, files, images, code history and pull requests and found none.

    No sign of AI in the game

    We found no AI service, AI library or AI model file in its code.

    Why we show this: some players and servers avoid projects made with AI, and AI in the game can send what you write to an online service. Not in the grade: using AI does not tell whether a project works well or is kept up to date.

    How we checked · 8 places read
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a substantial part of the code is AI output, when an asset is mainly AI output, or when the project or its page relies on generative AI.
      No AI content or AI features declared.
    • Code historyThe public code on GitHub: who made each change, credit lines such as "Co-authored-by", and its files.
      Nothing found
      399 commits read
    • Pull requestsThe recent pull requests, comments, topics and README of the GitHub repository.
      Nothing found
      40 pull requests read
    • Description and changelogsThe description, project page and newest changelogs: sentences saying an AI tool was used, and text pasted from an AI chat.
      Nothing found
      40 changelogs read
    • Its filesFiles that AI coding tools leave behind (like AGENTS.md), and the texts inside the files you download.
      Nothing found
    • Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.
      Nothing found
      1 image read
    • Icon and galleryThe metadata of the original icon and gallery images of the project.
      Nothing found
      8 images read
    • Code of the modThe code and files of the mod, read without running it: addresses of AI services, AI libraries, AI model files and a place for your own AI key.
      No AI service, AI library or AI model file
      50 code files read

    Compatibility

    See all 1,103 files
    Fabric
    NeoForge
    Forge
    1.161.181.201.2126.1

    Point at or tap a version to see its loaders.

    Runs onWhere to install it: in your game, on the server, or both. As the author says on Modrinth.Install it in your game only. Servers do not need it, so you can join any server.
    RequiresProjects you must also install for it to work. From the author's lists for its files for recent Minecraft versions, or from its project page.Nothing
    OptionalProjects it can work with but does not need. The author lists them.
    Cloth Config APIA
    IncludesProjects packed inside its files.Nothing
    Speed of updatesHow fast it gets a file for new Minecraft versions, on average, compared with similar projects. Not part of the grade.Faster than most mods. On average, it gets a file 7 days after a new Minecraft version comes out. Measured on the last 6 Minecraft versions.

    Related projects

    Projects that need Chat Heads to work.

    ProjectTypeDownloadsGrade
    ChatHeads Figura SupportBMod3.4K downloadsKiForge SMP82%Modpack: 82% of its graded mods are A or BModpack217 downloadsCirallyn93%Modpack: 93% of its graded mods are A or BModpack135 downloadsAnotherVanilla91%Modpack: 91% of its graded mods are A or BModpack114 downloads

    Modpacks using this project

    Find modpacks with it
    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    3K1.5K0
    Oct 2024: 1,317 modpacksNov 2024: 1,280 modpacksDec 2024: 1,318 modpacksJan 2025: 1,553 modpacksFeb 2025: 1,471 modpacksMar 2025: 1,617 modpacksApr 2025: 1,690 modpacksMay 2025: 1,755 modpacksJun 2025: 1,618 modpacksJul 2025: 1,711 modpacksAug 2025: 1,741 modpacksSep 2025: 1,561 modpacksOct 2025: 1,792 modpacksNov 2025: 1,977 modpacksDec 2025: 2,124 modpacksJan 2026: 2,150 modpacksFeb 2026: 1,908 modpacksMar 2026: 1,861 modpacksApr 2026: 1,934 modpacksMay 2026: 2,016 modpacksJun 2026: 2,157 modpacksJul 2026: 2,288 modpacksAug 2026: 2,096 modpacksSep 2026: 1,989 modpacks
    Oct 2024Oct 2025Sep 2026
    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    Oct 20241,317
    Nov 20241,280
    Dec 20241,318
    Jan 20251,553
    Feb 20251,471
    Mar 20251,617
    Apr 20251,690
    May 20251,755
    Jun 20251,618
    Jul 20251,711
    Aug 20251,741
    Sep 20251,561
    Oct 20251,792
    Nov 20251,977
    Dec 20252,124
    Jan 20262,150
    Feb 20261,908
    Mar 20261,861
    Apr 20261,934
    May 20262,016
    Jun 20262,157
    Jul 20262,288
    Aug 20262,096
    Sep 20261,989

    28,588 modpacks include Chat Heads in at least one of their versions. Here are the 30 most downloaded.

    ModpackDownloadsLast version with it
    Better MC [FORGE] - BMC421.1M downloadslast version with it 9 Oct 2026Prominence™ II: Hasturian Era15.4M downloadslast version with it 23 Oct 2026Zombie Invade 100 Days15.3M downloadslast version with it 13 Dec 2025Cursed Walking - A Modern Zombie Apocalypse8.7M downloadslast version with it 8 Aug 2026Cave Horror Project 18.2M downloadslast version with it 1 Oct 2026Better MC [FABRIC] BMC17.9M downloadslast version with it 20 Nov 2023Better MC [FABRIC] - BMC25.9M downloadslast version with it 15 Jul 2026Immersed With Shaders4.5M downloadslast version with it 19 Oct 2026Medieval MC [FABRIC] MMC14.4M downloadslast version with it 21 Nov 2023DarkRPG - RPG with Magic, Origins, Quests, Adventure3.9M downloadslast version with it 19 Feb 2023
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    Often in the same modpacks

    Mods that modpacks often add together with Chat Heads. Share: how many of the modpacks with Chat Heads also have that mod.

    ProjectTypeShareGrade
    BetterF3AModin 41% of the modpacks with Chat HeadssparkAModin 39% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsLithiumAModin 38% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsWhat Are They Up To (Watut)BModin 37% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsComplementary Shaders - UnboundAShaderin 36% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsFresh AnimationsAResource packin 36% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsChippedCModin 34% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsAmendmentsAModin 33% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsDynamic FPSAModin 33% of the modpacks with Chat HeadsMod MenuAModin 32% of the modpacks with Chat Heads
    1 to 10 of 30123

    Latest files

    The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.

    MinecraftLoaderVersionSecuritySendsRequires
    26.3·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-26.3.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.3·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-26.3.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1 to 26.2·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-26.1.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1 to 26.2·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-26.1.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.11·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-1.21.11.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.11·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-1.21.11.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.9 to 1.21.10·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-1.21.9.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.9 to 1.21.10·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-1.21.9.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.6 to 1.21.8·Fabric0.15.60.15.6 · chat_heads-0.15.6-fabric-1.21.6.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.6 to 1.21.8·NeoForge0.15.60.15.6 · chat_heads-0.15.6-neoforge-1.21.6.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1 to 10 of 5012345

    1,103 releases

    MinecraftLoaderVersionReleasedSecurityGet it onDownload
    26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-26.3.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 96.4 KB
    26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-26.3.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 99.2 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-26.1.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 96.2 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-26.1.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 99.1 KB
    1.21.11The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-1.21.11.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 97.8 KB
    1.21.11The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-1.21.11.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 101.5 KB
    1.21.9 to 1.21.101.21.9 to 1.21.10The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-fabric-1.21.9.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 96.0 KB
    1.21.9 to 1.21.101.21.9 to 1.21.10The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge1.3.21.3.2 · chat_heads-1.3.2-neoforge-1.21.9.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 99.6 KB
    26.3·Fabric1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-fabric-26.3.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 96.2 KB
    26.3·NeoForge1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-neoforge-26.3.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 99.0 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2·Fabric1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-fabric-26.1.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 96.1 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2·NeoForge1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-neoforge-26.1.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 98.9 KB
    1.21.11·Fabric1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-fabric-1.21.11.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 97.7 KB
    1.21.11·NeoForge1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-neoforge-1.21.11.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 101.3 KB
    1.21.9 to 1.21.101.21.9 to 1.21.10·Fabric1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-fabric-1.21.9.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 95.8 KB
    1.21.9 to 1.21.101.21.9 to 1.21.10·NeoForge1.3.11.3.1 · chat_heads-1.3.1-neoforge-1.21.9.jar (main file)·1 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 99.5 KB
    26.3·Fabric1.3.01.3.0 · chat_heads-1.3.0-fabric-26.3.jar (main file)·25 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 94.6 KB
    26.3·NeoForge1.3.01.3.0 · chat_heads-1.3.0-neoforge-26.3.jar (main file)·25 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 97.4 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2·Fabric1.3.01.3.0 · chat_heads-1.3.0-fabric-26.1.jar (main file)·25 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 94.4 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2·NeoForge1.3.01.3.0 · chat_heads-1.3.0-neoforge-26.1.jar (main file)·25 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 97.3 KB
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    Quick fixes

    In the last 2 years, 4 releases needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem. This counts in the grade, but it is too few to lose points.

    See them, newest first

    Quick fixesReleases followed within 3 days by a new release that fixes a problem in them.4

    • [Forge 1.19.2] 0.15.69 Aug 2026…to iFair1! 0.15.4 fix compatibility issue with TAB plugin's layout feature…
    • [Forge 1.19.2] 0.14.211 Nov 20251.14.2 fix translations JSON (oops!) 0.14.1…
    • [NeoForge 1.21.9] 1.1.02 Oct 2025…for it (on by default) [1.21.6+] fix "Missing Cloth Config" screen text being…
    • [Forge 1.20.1] 0.13.1715 Apr 2025…detect Showcase Item message sender directly (fix showcase messages not always having a head)