How do I install BetterMSG?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does BetterMSG work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.13, 1.13.1, 1.13.2, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

BetterMSG — Minecraft Java Mod Download

Slogan

Transform your server's chat with color codes, custom prefixes, and granular permission control — all in one lightweight plugin.

⚡ Features

🎨 Color Codes in Messages

Players can use Minecraft's standard color codes (&a, &b, &c, ...) directly in chat — making conversations more vibrant and expressive than ever.

🏷️ Custom Prefixes

Give players or groups unique prefixes to reflect their role on the server. Configure them via in-game commands or the config file — no restart needed.

🔐 Permission Management

Fine-grained control over who can use what:

Restrict color codes to specific ranks
Enable or disable messaging features per player
Keep your chat clean and abuse-free

📜 User-Friendly Commands

Simple, intuitive commands to manage everything on the fly. Reload the config without restarting your server — changes apply instantly.

🛠️ Installation

Download the .jar file
Drop it into your server's /plugins folder
Restart your server
Customize via /plugins/BetterMSG/config.yml
Done! ✅

🔧 Compatibility

Minecraft Version	Supported
1.21.x	✅
1.20.x	✅
1.19.x	✅
1.18.x	✅
1.17.x	✅
1.16.x	✅
1.15.x	✅
1.14.x	✅
1.13.x	✅
Older	❌

Server Software: Bukkit · Spigot · Paper

🔗 Source Code

This plugin is open source! Contributions and feedback are welcome. 👉 View on GitHub

💬 Support & Feedback

Found a bug or have an idea? Open a GitHub issue — every bit of feedback helps improve the plugin!

Made with ❤️ by Larrox

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.13, 1.13.1, 1.13.2
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.

BetterMSG

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