Makes chat messages appear with a smooth animation.
Chat Animation is a resource made by Ezzenix. It supports Minecraft 1.20 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 24,859,653 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 16, 2026.
How to install Chat Animation
This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.
Install Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.20 – 26.x.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.
Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.
With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for Chat Animation and click Install.
Compatibility
- Minecraft versions
- 26.x, 1.21, 1.20
- Runs on
- Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge
- Where it runs
- Client only (your game)
- Edition
- Java
- Needs
- Nothing else
- License
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Upkeep
- Actively updated (Oct 27, 2026)
Chat Animation compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives
| Resource | Downloads | Rating | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chat Animationthe one you looked at | 24.9M | – | 1.20 – 26.x | 11 days ago | Free |
 Chat Headsdzwdz | 53.7M | – | 1.16 – 26.x | 23 days ago | Free |
 No Chat ReportsAizistral | 63M | – | 1.19 – 26.x | 27 days ago | Free |
 Essential ModSparkUniverse | 49.5M | – | 1.8 – 26.x | 12 days ago | Free |
Questions
Does Chat Animation work on Minecraft 26.x?
Yes. Chat Animation supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20.
Is Chat Animation free?
Yes. Chat Animation is free to download from Modrinth.
Is Chat Animation client-side or server-side?
Client-side. Chat Animation goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.
Is Chat Animation still updated?
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
What are the best alternatives to Chat Animation?
The closest ones are Chat Heads, No Chat Reports and Essential Mod. Compare all alternatives
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