Realistic Nametag
Modby hikoma
Makes name tags behave realistically, hiding them behind blocks and objects.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
253,715
CurseForge ID
Modrinth Downloads
48,694
Modrinth ID
Last Updated
Nov 6, 2026
Description

Features
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Name tags will no longer render through opaque blocks and objects, but will remain visible through transparent ones like glass.
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If a name tag is partially obstructed, only the visible part will be drawn.
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If this mod is installed on the server, clients must also have it installed to join. This ensures fairness.
Configuration
You can configure the mod by editing the [Server Folder]/saves/[World Name]/serverconfig/realisticnametag-server.toml in your Minecraft folder.
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disableMod: Set totrueto completely disable the mod's features. (Default:false) -
disableInSpectator: Set this tofalseif you want the mod's effects to remain active while in spectator mode. (Default:true)
Known Issues
Currently, there is an incompatibility with the namepain mod. A solution is being investigated.
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