Minecraft Mod
Player Finder by Keshav
Displays the nearest player’s name, distance, and direction directly on your HUD — no commands or compass needed.
Downloads: 3524 · Followers: 11 · updated 10 months ago
About Player Finder
Player Finder is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by Keshav. Displays the nearest player’s name, distance, and direction directly on your HUD — no commands or compass needed.
On the technical side, Player Finder ships for Fabric. The project author did not specify a client/server environment on Modrinth.
Player Finder maintains compatibility with 8 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.21.1 up to Minecraft 1.21.8. 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, Player Finder is categorized as Game Mechanics, Optimization, and Utility. 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: Player Finder has been downloaded 3.5k times on Modrinth and was updated 10 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Keshav is actively maintaining Player Finder.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Environment unspecified — The project author did not specify a client/server environment on Modrinth.
Loaders / platforms: Fabric
Supported Minecraft versions (8): 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.1
Categories: Game Mechanics, Optimization, Utility
How to install Player Finder
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.8.
- Install the right loader. Player Finder needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Player Finder appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Player Finder
Which Minecraft versions does Player Finder support?
Player Finder lists support for 8 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.8, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.21.1. 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 Player Finder?
Player Finder publishes files for Fabric. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Player Finder into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Player Finder need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Player Finder does not specify a client/server requirement on Modrinth. Assume you should install it on whichever side you want to use the feature on.
Who created Player Finder?
Player Finder is published on Modrinth by Keshav. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Keshav's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Player Finder still being updated?
Yes — Player Finder was updated 10 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Keshav generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Player Finder safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Keshav uploads for Player Finder. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Player Finder 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 Player Finder?
Player Finder has been downloaded 3,524 times (3.5k) on Modrinth and has 11 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.
What license does Player Finder use?
Player Finder is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Player Finder into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Player Finder 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 Keshav before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.
License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).
Freshness signal: Player Finder was updated 10 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit Keshav's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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