About SimpleNicks
From ModrinthSimple, minimessage-based nickname plugin.
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!
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
Highlights
From source dataGame 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 catalogGameplay & overhauls
New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.
Runs on your server
From source side supportModrinth 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









