ModsJava
HologramDrops
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20–1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on SpigotHologramDrops
Floating item labels above every drop
Lightweight Paper plugin that displays the item name and stack count
as a beautiful hologram above every dropped item on the ground.
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:star: Features
- Instant Holograms — A floating label appears above every dropped item the moment it hits the ground.
- Dynamic Stack Updates — When items merge on the ground, the hologram automatically updates to show the new count.
- Partial Pickup — Pick up part of a stack? The hologram recalculates instantly.
- Instant Cleanup — Holograms vanish immediately when items are fully picked up or despawn.
- MiniMessage Support — Full support for gradients, HEX colors, bold, italic, and more via Adventure API.
- Modern TextDisplay — Uses TextDisplay entities instead of ArmorStands. Much lighter on performance!
- Zero-Tick Tracking — Holograms ride as passengers on the item entity. No scheduled tasks for positioning.
- Auto Translation — Item names are shown in each player's own language automatically via translatable components.
- Fully Configurable — Custom format, height offset, scale, shadow, background color, world filter, blacklist, and more.
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:wrench: Commands & Permissions
| Command | Description | Permission | Default |
| /hdreload | Reload the configuration | hologramdrops.reload | OP |
Aliases: /hdr, /holoreload
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:gear: Configuration
The plugin generates a config.yml on first run. All text fields support MiniMessage format.
Code (YAML):
# Hologram format. Placeholders: <item> = item name, <amount> = stack count
hologram-format : "<white><item> <gray>x<amount>"
# Hide the count when stack size is 1
hide-single-count : true
# Vertical offset above the item (in blocks)
hologram-height-offset : 0.75
# Background color (AARRGGBB hex). "00000000" = fully transparent
text-background-color : "00000000"
# Text scale (1.0 = default size)
text-scale : 1.0
# Text shadow for readability
text-shadow : false
# Worlds where holograms are active (empty = all worlds)
enabled-worlds : [ ]
# Materials that will NOT get a hologram
blacklisted-materials : [ ]
# - COBBLESTONE
# - DIRT
# Only show holograms for items with a custom display name
custom-names-only : false
# Override display names for specific materials
item-name-overrides : { }
# DIAMOND: "<aqua>Diamond"
# GOLDEN_APPLE: "<gold>Golden Apple"
:art: Format Examples
| Style | Config Value |
| Simple white | <white><item> <gray>x<amount> |
| Gold gradient | <gradient:gold:yellow><item></gradient> <gray>(x<amount>) |
| HEX color | <#FF6B35><item></#FF6B35> <dark_gray>x<amount> |
| Bold + italic | <bold><aqua><item></bold> <italic><gray>x<amount></italic> |
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:inbox_tray: Installation
- Download HologramDrops.jar from the download button above.
- Place the JAR into your Paper server's plugins/ folder.
- Restart your server.
- Edit plugins/HologramDrops/config.yml to your liking.
- Apply changes in-game: /hdreload.
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:clipboard: Requirements
- Server: Paper 1.20.x or 1.21.x (Spigot is NOT supported)
- Java: 17 or newer
- Dependencies: None! Standalone plugin.
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:zap: Why TextDisplay?
| ArmorStand (old way) | TextDisplay (HologramDrops) | |
| Packet overhead | Equipment + metadata packets | Single lightweight entity |
| Collision | Has hitbox, interactable | No hitbox, invisible to gameplay |
| Rendering | Renders a full model | Text only, billboard mode |
| Positioning | Needs tick-based updates | Rides as passenger, zero ticks |
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:bar_chart: Stats & Support
Found a bug or have a suggestion?
Leave a message in the Discussion tab or open an issue on GitHub!
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20, 1.21
- 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 Spigot — 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.
HologramDrops is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.20, 1.21. Downloaded 116 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.