PVPHQ TierTagger
If you spend any time on competitive PVP servers, you already know the drill: you drop into a queue, glance at your opponent, and wonder who exactly you are up against. PVPHQ TierTagger answers that question instantly by placing each player's rank, rating, and icon right next to their name. It is a lightweight, client-side quality-of-life mod that turns a wall of anonymous usernames into a readable leaderboard, and it works no matter which server you happen to be playing on.
What PVPHQ TierTagger Actually Does
At its core, this add-on pulls PVPHQ ranking data and renders it directly into nametags. That means you can see the Elo or SR of the person in front of you without opening a browser, alt-tabbing, or typing a single command. The mod is built for the refreshed PVPHQ ranked system, and while the developer is still rebuilding older functionality, the headline features are already in place and stable.
Core Features at a Glance
- Display the rank, rating, and icon of any player next to their name.
- Cycle which kit the rank is shown for using a hotkey.
- Automatically pick the displayed kit based on your inventory contents.
- Show all of your own ranks with a single keybind.
- Look up any player's ranks using the /tiertags command.
- Works on any server, not just one specific network.
One important note: as of right now, the nametag layout can only be changed inside the config file. A full in-game layout editor is on the way, but for the moment you will need to edit the config directly if you want to tweak positioning or formatting.
Supported Versions and Loaders
PVPHQ TierTagger is a Fabric mod, which means you will need the Fabric loader installed before you can run it. It is designed for modern Minecraft releases, so if you are on an older version you may run into compatibility issues. Before you download PVPHQ TierTagger, double-check that your Minecraft version and Fabric loader build match what the mod page lists. Running a mismatched loader is the single most common reason players see a crash on startup.
If you would rather skip the manual setup entirely, the foxygame.net launcher is worth a look. It hosts PVPHQ TierTagger inside its add-on catalog, so you can install it with a single click and let the launcher handle version compatibility and auto-updates for you. That removes the guesswork of matching Fabric builds by hand.
How to Install PVPHQ TierTagger for Minecraft
Getting the mod running takes only a few minutes. Here is the standard process.
- Install the Fabric loader for your target Minecraft version.
- Place the PVPHQ TierTagger .jar file into your mods folder.
- Launch Minecraft using the Fabric profile.
- Confirm the mod appears in your mod list before joining a server.
Once you are in-game, open your controls settings and bind the two available keybinds. The first cycles which kit the Elo or SR is displayed for, and the second opens your own stats screen. Both are unbound by default, so you will need to assign keys yourself. If you prefer a menu-driven approach, you can also access the settings through Mod Menu, where you can switch kits manually or enable Auto Pick Displayed Kit to let the mod read your inventory and choose for you.
Using the /tiertags Command
The /tiertags command is the fastest way to scout an opponent. Type /tiertags followed by a player's name, and you will get their stats, match history, and skin in one view. It is handy for checking a rival before a ranked match or for settling an argument about who actually has the higher rating.
Customizing Your Rank Display
Every player has a different idea of what looks clean, and the mod respects that. The nametag customization menu in the settings lets you fully control how ranks appear, from the icon style to the way rating values are formatted. Whether you want a minimal tag or a full stat block, you can shape it to your taste. The developer is also open to community suggestions and bug reports, so if something feels missing, the project is actively listening.
Final Thoughts
PVPHQ TierTagger solves a real problem for competitive Minecraft players: it makes rank information visible at a glance instead of buried behind a command or a website. With hotkey cycling, automatic kit detection, and full nametag customization, it fits neatly into any PVP workflow. Just remember it is an unofficial project and is not associated with PVPHQ itself. Install it, bind your keys, and you will wonder how you ever queued without it.