PerformanceHUD
If you have ever tried to diagnose a stutter or simply keep an eye on your system while exploring a heavily modded world, you know the struggle. You end up with three different mods fighting for screen space, each showing a single metric in a different corner. PerformanceHUD solves this by consolidating everything into one sleek, top-right overlay. It is a lightweight, client-side performance HUD that displays FPS, RAM usage, entity counts, loaded chunks, ping, and CPU load in a single clean panel.
The beauty of this add-on lies in its simplicity. Instead of cluttering your screen with multiple widgets, you get one toggleable panel. Press a single hotkey, and the entire overlay disappears or reappears. No menu digging mid-game, no restarting your client to change settings. It is designed to be as unobtrusive or as detailed as you want it to be.
What Does PerformanceHUD Show?
The HUD is rendered in the top-right corner of your screen by default. You can see up to six live metrics at a glance:
- FPS: Current frame rate with frame time in milliseconds (e.g., 120 (8.3ms)).
- RAM: Used and maximum heap memory in MB.
- Entities: The number of entities currently loaded in your world.
- Chunks: The count of client-loaded chunks.
- Ping: Your latency in milliseconds when available; otherwise, it shows a simple dash.
- CPU: System CPU load percentage when the data is accessible.
You are not forced to see everything. Each metric has its own on/off switch. If you only care about FPS and RAM, you can hide the rest. This level of customization ensures the overlay stays minimal and relevant to your needs.
Configuration and Controls
PerformanceHUD for Minecraft is built for players who like to tweak things without breaking them. The configuration is straightforward and accessible through multiple methods.
In-Game Configuration Screen
You can open the configuration screen by typing /phud open or /performancehud open in the chat. For players using Forge or NeoForge, the screen is also available directly from the Mods menu. Here, you can adjust background opacity, screen margins (X and Y coordinates), and line spacing to perfectly position the overlay.
Commands and Keybinds
For quick changes, the command interface is your best friend. You can use the short alias /phud for all commands. Some useful examples include:
/phud status– Prints current settings to chat./phud reload– Reloads the config file./phud reset– Resets all settings to defaults./phud showFps false– Instantly hides the FPS metric./phud xMargin 10– Adjusts the horizontal margin./phud textColor 16777215– Changes the text color via decimal RGB value.
The default keybind to toggle the entire overlay is F8. This can be changed in the vanilla Controls menu, so you can assign it to whatever key feels natural for your playstyle.
File-Based Configuration
All settings are stored in a single, human-readable file located at config/performancehud.json. This is perfect for players who prefer editing files manually or want to sync their settings across multiple installations. You can back it up, share it, or tweak values with a text editor before launching the game.
For those looking to expand their toolkit, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for PerformanceHUD, letting you skip the manual download and drop the file straight into your mods folder. It is a convenient way to manage your mod collection, especially if you are building a custom modpack.
Compatibility and Performance
This add-on is pure client-side. You should not install it on the server. It draws an overlay and does not modify world or server logic. This means modded and vanilla servers will accept your connection without any handshake issues. It is also safe to remove at any time without corrupting your worlds.
PerformanceHUD works perfectly in singleplayer and is safe to use alongside most other HUD, minimap, or performance mods. It does not interfere with their rendering, so you can mix and match as you see fit. The mod supports a wide range of Minecraft versions and is available for both Forge and NeoForge loaders, ensuring a broad audience can enjoy it.
How to Install PerformanceHUD
Learning how to install is easy. First, ensure you have the correct loader (Forge or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download PerformanceHUD for Minecraft from the official release page. Once the JAR file is downloaded, simply drop it into your mods folder. Launch the game, and the overlay will appear. That is all there is to it. There is no complex setup or dependency chain.
If you are using a launcher with a mod catalog, you can often find it there as well. The foxygame.net launcher, for instance, includes PerformanceHUD in its add-on catalog, which streamlines the installation process and handles version compatibility checks automatically. This is a great option for players who want to avoid manual file management.
Localization and Community
PerformanceHUD is a global tool. It is localized in English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. No matter your native tongue, the interface will feel native.
The mod is free to use in any modpack, whether public or private. No permission is needed. If you encounter any bugs or have feature suggestions, the developer encourages you to report them on the official Discord server. This active feedback loop ensures the mod continues to improve over time.
Final Thoughts
PerformanceHUD strips away the bloat of multiple performance monitors and gives you exactly what you need in a clean, unobtrusive package. Its robust command system and per-metric toggles make it one of the most flexible HUD mods available. Whether you are a technical player who wants to track CPU load or a casual builder who just wants a small FPS counter, this add-on delivers. Download PerformanceHUD today and reclaim your screen space.