Simple RanksPlugins · 1.20 – 26.xSimple rank plugin allowing for custom-colored, ordered ranks in tab list, name tags, chat, and Placeholder API placeholders!
Free31,790 downloads
A lightweight, modern nametag plugin for Paper 1.21.x powered by Display Entities.
Direct download from Modrinth · 2 downloads
CustomNametag is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by haz3l. A lightweight, modern nametag plugin for Paper 1.21.x powered by Display Entities.
It supports Minecraft 1.21. It has been downloaded 2 times on Modrinth. That puts it at #127 of the 129 cosmetic and display plugins listed here. The last update came out on Nov 4, 2026.
The newest is 1.0.0, released on Nov 4, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.11. It runs on Paper. The download is 26 KB.
| Version | Released | Minecraft | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.0 | Nov 4, 2026 | 1.21.11 | Release |
The commands named on the Modrinth page of CustomNametag:
/nametagPermission nodes named there, to give with a plugin like LuckPerms:
customnametag.usecustomnametag.adminCustomNametag is a modern nametag plugin powered by vanilla Text Display entities. Instead of relying on legacy scoreboard teams that cause prefix limits, flickering, and compatibility conflicts with other scoreboard or tab plugins, CustomNametag creates smooth, multi-line, customizable floating nametags above players.
Command · Description · Permission
/nametag visibility · Toggle seeing other players' nametags · customnametag.use
/nametag background · Change your nametag background (#hex, color name, or transparent) · customnametag.use
/nametag textshadow · Toggle text shadow on your nametag · customnametag.use
/nametag reload · Reload the configuration and reapply nametags · customnametag.admin
Short alias: /cnt
All aspects can be customized directly in config.yml:
Written by haz3l. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.
Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.21.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the plugins folder of your server.
Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.
Type /plugins in the console: CustomNametag should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.
Full guide: How to install plugins on a Minecraft server
| Resource | Downloads | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CustomNametagthe one you looked at | 2 | 1.21 | 8 days ago | Free |
| Simple RanksTomMustBe12 | 32K | 1.20 – 26.x | Jun 7, 2026 | Free |
 Custom Join MessagesInsprill | 28K | 1.12 – 26.x | 25 days ago | Free |
 squaremapjpenilla | 184K | 1.19 – 26.x | 27 days ago | Free |
Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.
Yes. CustomNametag is free to download from Modrinth.
CustomNametag runs on Paper and Spigot servers.
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
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