Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
26.1.x
1.21.1–1.21.11
Platforms
Supported environments
Client-side
Tags
Creators
Details
Licensed ARR
Published 3 weeks ago
BetterNameTags
BetterNameTags improves Minecraft player name rendering with clean, customizable 3D name tags and equipment display.
It replaces vanilla nametags with a modern, always-visible 3D overlay showing player names, health, and held/armor items.
The mod is client-side and works on any server without server-side required.
✨ Features
- Health display with color indication (green / yellow / red)
- Shows player equipment (armor + held items)
- Smooth world-space rendering using camera billboarding
- Item icons rendered directly in 3D space
🧠 How it works
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Hooks into the client 3D render event
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Iterates all nearby players
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Renders:
Name + health text
Armor + held items above the player
Uses custom scaling based on camera distance
Fully replaces vanilla nametag visuals


