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SimpleNicks

by Rhythmic · for Minecraft

Simple, minimessage-based nickname plugin.

30KDownloads
5 mo agoLast updated
MITLicense
Paper · PurpurLoaders

About SimpleNicks

From Modrinth

Simple, minimessage-based nickname plugin.

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SimpleNicks

A standalone nickname plugin so you don't need to get a plugin with tons of other stuff.
Just want nicknames? Go with SimpleNicks!
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Features

<table> <tr> <td valign="middle"> Set Nicknames With MiniMessage
Use MiniMessage formatting in nicknames. </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> Allow Nicknames in Tab List
Display player nicknames in the tab list. </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> Save Nicknames
Nicknames can be saved for future use, like in roleplaying. </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> Nickname Protection
Prevent confusion with username / nickname copying. </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="middle"> "Who Is That?"
Find out a player's secret identity. </td> <td> </td> </tr> </table>

And More

  • Permissions support, use something like LuckPerms.
  • SQL-based storage, choose between MySQL (Server) or SQLite (Local, default).
  • _No, you do not need any SQL setup to run this plugin._
  • Control whether specific nickname functionality requires permissions.
  • Control how long a username or nickname is protected for.
  • Nickname prefixing, so you know who is hiding their identity.
  • PlaceholderAPI expansion, so you can put the nicknames wherever you need to.

Commands

Player Commands

| Command | Description | |-|-| | /nick help | Displays help text. | | /nick set <nickname>| Sets your nickname.
Supports MiniMessage formatting. | | /nick save [nickname] | Saves your current nickname for later use.
You can also provide a nickname to save directly. | | /nick delete <nickname> | Deletes one of your saved nicknames. | | /nick reset | Resets your nickname to your original username. | | /nick who <nickname> | Displays the username of the player with the supplied nickname. |

Admin Commands

| Command | Description | |-|-| | /nick admin set <username> <nickname> | Sets another player’s nickname.
Uses the admin’s permissions for formatting. | | /nick admin reset <username> | Resets another player’s nickname. | | /nick admin delete <username> <nickname> | Deletes a saved nickname from a player’s list. | | /nick admin lookup <username> | Displays a player’s current nickname and all saved nicknames.| | /nick reload | Reloads the configuration and locale. |

Permissions

Player Permissions

| Permission | Description | Default | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------| | simplenick.nick.set | Set your own nickname. | op | | simplenick.nick.reset | Reset your own nickname. | op | | simplenick.nick.delete | Delete one of your saved nicknames. | op | | simplenick.nick.who | Use /nick who <nickname> to look up usernames. | true |

Color Permissions

| Permission | Description | Default | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------| | simplenick.color.basic | Use color tags (<red>, <color:#aabbcc>). | op | | simplenick.color.gradient | Use gradient tags (<gradient:red:blue>). | op | | simplenick.color.rainbow | Use <rainbow>. | op | | simplenick.color.reset | Use <reset>. | op |

Format Permissions

| Permission | Description | Default | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------|---------| | simplenick.format.bold | Use <b>/</b>. | op | | simplenick.format.italic | Use <i>/</i>. | op | | simplenick.format.underline | Use <u>/</u>. | op | | simplenick.format.strikethrough | Use <st>/</st>. | op | | simplenick.format.obfuscated | Use <obf>/</obf>. | op |

Admin Permissions

Read the full description on Modrinth →

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Supports 28 Minecraft versions, the newest being 26.2.

Loaders

Runs on Paper and Purpur.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Modrinth as “Mods”

Gameplay & overhauls

New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Modrinth lists SimpleNicks as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Minecraft
Loaders
PaperPurpur
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
26.2 and 27 earlier

Verified at the source

  • ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorRhythmic, as published on Modrinth
  • ✓LicenseMITFree

SimpleNicks, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install SimpleNicks?

Modrinth lists SimpleNicks as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Which loaders does it support?

Paper and Purpur.

Is it free?

Yes. SimpleNicks is free to download from Modrinth. Its license is MIT.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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