NameColor is a plugin that works on Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. Here are 12 plugins that do a similar job, ranked by how close they are and how many people use them.
| Resource | Downloads | Rating | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NameColorthe one you looked at | 1,007 | – | 1.16 – 26.x | Aug 17, 2026 | Free |
 ChromaTagJelly-Pudding | 975 | – | 1.21 – 26.x | Sep 19, 2026 | Free |
 Chest Commands GUIHyxperia | 195K | 4.1 | 1.8 – 1.12 | Jul 21, 2018 | Free |
 VentureChatAust1n46 | 178K | 4.5 | 1.8 – 1.21 | Aug 20, 2025 | Free |
 Streamotes: Streamer EmotesXspeed | 138K | – | 1.19 – 26.x | Oct 2, 2026 | Free |
 LPC MinimessageAyont | 94K | – | 1.20 – 26.x | Jul 5, 2026 | Free |
 Bedrock Simple VoicePietris | 1,426 | – | 1.20 – 26.x | 7 days ago | Free |
 MentionMeNorthSift | 72 | – | 1.21 – 26.x | 12 days ago | Free |
 Join Messages Plussoccerhighschool3 | 37 | – | 1.21 – 26.x | 24 days ago | Free |
by Jelly-Puddingon Hangar
Lets you customise player name colors across chat, tab list, and in-game nametags (i.e. the names above players' heads).
by Hyxperiaon SpigotMC
Chest Commands Fork with Support to PlaceholdersAPI
by Aust1n46on SpigotMC
#1 Channels Chat plugin! Spigot + Bungee. Supports PlaceholderAPI + JSON formatting. New Hex Colors!
by Xspeedon Modrinth
Integrate popular emote/emoji systems from your favorite streamers into Minecraft chat! Twitch, BTTV, FFZ, 7tv, now with server config support!
by Ayonton Modrinth
A chat formatting with Minimessage Support plugin for LuckPerms.
by Pietrison Modrinth
Proximity voice chat for Bedrock & Java players via Simple Voice Chat. No client mods, easy setup, browser-based voice & Velocity support!
by NorthSifton Modrinth
A lightweight, configurable mention system for Paper servers with player mentions, group mentions, sounds, actionbars, permissions and HEX support.
by soccerhighschool3on Modrinth
Custom join, leave and first-join messages with MiniMessage support.
by JhordanPGon SpigotMC
16 customizable chat games with rewards, rankings, an in-game editor and Bedrock support.
by CursedCroissanton Hangar
Modern playtime tracking with leaderboards, rewards, placeholders and database support.
by GlowDevon SpigotMC
Animated boss bars with world and permission controls, PlaceholderAPI, and legacy 1.8 support.
by fskryanttv_on SpigotMC
A fully configurable, GUI-based credit shop with sales, discounts & PlaceholderAPI support.
