Censor Chat
Multiplayer chat in Minecraft can get messy fast. Whether you run a busy server, play on public realms, or share a world with younger players, seeing a wall of asterisks or offensive words breaks the flow of conversation. Censor Chat is a lightweight client-side mod that gives you full control over what appears in your chat window. Instead of relying on server owners to police language, you decide which words get filtered and how they are replaced. The result is a cleaner, more readable chat experience that stays entirely in your hands.
What Censor Chat Does
At its core, this mod lets you build a blacklist of an infinite number of words. Any blacklisted term that appears in chat gets swapped out for a single space by default, so you can still read the rest of the message without a jumble of asterisks getting in the way. The original description makes the intent clear: replace the clutter, keep the meaning.
It is important to understand that Censor Chat for Minecraft is a client-sided mod only. Do not drop it into your server mods folder. It works on your game instance, filtering what you see, and it does not alter what other players see or how the server processes messages. That makes it perfect for personal use, family-friendly setups, and streamers who want a tidy chat overlay.
Supported Versions and Loaders
The mod has grown beyond its initial release. Current support covers Fabric 1.20.X, Quilt 1.20.X, and Forge 1.20.X, with the developer noting that additional builds across the 1.12.2 to 1.20.4 range may arrive if demand exists. Neoforge support is still uncertain, so treat that as a maybe rather than a promise.
Fabric, Quilt, and Forge at a Glance
- Fabric 1.20.X: fully supported
- Quilt 1.20.X: fully supported
- Forge 1.20.X: fully supported
- Neoforge 1.20.X: under consideration
- Older versions: possible future additions
Because the mod is so simple under the hood, porting it to more loaders is not a huge undertaking, which is why the developer has floated the idea of spreading it across multiple version builds. If you play on a specific loader, check the current release notes before you download Censor Chat to confirm compatibility.
How to Install Censor Chat
Getting the mod running takes only a few minutes. Here is the process in plain steps.
- Drag and drop the mod file into your mods folder.
- Launch the game once so the config file generates.
- Close the game.
- Open the config folder, which sits somewhere above the mods folder.
- Edit censor_chat.json with Notepad or any text editor that handles JSON.
Inside the config you will find options like deleteMessage, blacklist, repeatCharForLengthOfWord, customChar, replaceWith, and repeatChar. The blacklist array is where you add your own words, replacing the placeholder entries and keeping commas between each one. If you want the entire message deleted when a banned word appears, set deleteMessage to true. If you prefer a custom symbol over a blank space, flip customChar to true and define replaceWith. The repeatChar value controls how many times that symbol appears, and repeatCharForLengthOfWord stretches the replacement to match the original word length.
If you would rather skip the manual file editing, the foxygame.net launcher streamlines the whole process: it lists Censor Chat in its add-on catalog and handles installation and version matching for you, so the config is ready the moment you launch the game.
Why Players Use It
Not everyone wants to mute an entire chat channel just to avoid a few words. This mod strikes a balance. You keep the conversation, you keep the jokes, and you remove only what bothers you. Parents can set up a family-friendly profile, content creators can keep recordings clean, and players on chaotic public servers can finally read messages without scanning past strings of asterisks.
The config overhaul also means the mod is far more flexible than a simple word replacer. Choosing your own replacement character, deciding whether to repeat it, and controlling message deletion gives you granular authority over your chat. For anyone who has ever wished for a personal mute list that does not cut off the whole message, this is the answer.
Final Thoughts
Censor Chat is a small mod with a clear purpose: make Minecraft chat readable on your terms. It supports Fabric, Quilt, and Forge on 1.20.X, installs in minutes, and puts the blacklist in your hands. If you are tired of asterisk walls and want a cleaner chat, this is a straightforward, client-side solution worth adding to your setup.