Minecraft Mod
Chat Heads by dzwdz
See who you're chatting with!
Downloads: 43117645 · Followers: 6522 · updated 2 weeks ago · Latest: bASLtZKx
About Chat Heads
Chat Heads is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by dzwdz. See who you're chatting with!
On the technical side, Chat Heads ships for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Chat Heads maintains compatibility with 38 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, Chat Heads is categorized as Decoration, and Social. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: Chat Heads has been downloaded 43.1M times on Modrinth and was updated 2 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that dzwdz is actively maintaining Chat Heads.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Supported Minecraft versions (38): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16
Categories: Decoration, Social
How to install Chat Heads
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install the right loader. Chat Heads needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Chat Heads appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Chat Heads
Which Minecraft versions does Chat Heads support?
Chat Heads lists support for 38 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Chat Heads?
Chat Heads publishes files for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Chat Heads into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Chat Heads need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Chat Heads is a client-side mod. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Chat Heads.
Who created Chat Heads?
Chat Heads is published on Modrinth by dzwdz. The project was first published 1386 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and dzwdz's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Chat Heads still being updated?
Yes — Chat Heads was updated 2 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from dzwdz generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Chat Heads safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that dzwdz uploads for Chat Heads. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Chat Heads directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is Chat Heads?
Chat Heads has been downloaded 43,117,645 times (43.1M) on Modrinth and has 6,522 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.
What license does Chat Heads use?
Chat Heads is distributed under the MPL — weak copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Chat Heads into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Chat Heads is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from dzwdz before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.
License: MPL — weak copyleft open source license (MPL-2.0).
Freshness signal: Chat Heads was updated 2 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit dzwdz's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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