Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is DecentHolograms?
Hologram plugin for floating text, items and interactive displays. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Extra Features , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | DecentSoftware |
|---|---|
| Category | Extra Features |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | Hologram plugin for floating text, items and interactive displays. |
What it is good at
- Text and item holograms
- Animations/placeholders and interaction support
- Common integrations used by lobby and gamemode servers
What types of servers should consider it?
- Lobbies, leaderboards and informational displays
- Servers needing established hologram tooling
Pricing and distribution
The plugin is distributed as a free option. Check the official page for the current download source and license.
What to check before using it
- No special warning beyond the normal rule: verify the current official documentation and test on a backup/staging server before production.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Practical deployment check: DecentHolograms supports multiple display types whose commands and storage differ. Check whether you are editing legacy holograms or modern text/item/block Display Entities.
Common questions
What does DecentHolograms do?
Hologram plugin for floating text, items and interactive displays.
Is DecentHolograms a plugin or a mod?
DecentHolograms is listed here because it is used as a server plugin in its supported plugin environment. Some projects also publish builds for other platforms; use the official download page to choose the correct platform build.
Do players need to install it?
Most server plugins run server-side and do not require players to install the same JAR. Features that rely on resource packs, Bedrock bridges or optional client integrations can still change what the player must download or accept.
How do I install it?
Install the matching DecentHolograms build and create a safe test hologram with /dh h create TestLabel. On supported builds, display entities use a different /dh displays command family.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
Confirm the hologram renders to another player and persists after restart; if using placeholders, verify they resolve with the appropriate provider.
What if it does not load?
If a hologram is missing, distinguish entity visibility and world loading from missing create permissions. Check the correct hologram type and PlaceholderAPI expansion instead of recreating all labels.
For general plugin installation, read How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server. To understand the plugin lifecycle and how plugins differ from mods, read How Minecraft Server Plugins Work. If the plugin refuses to load, use Plugin Failed to Load.
Alternatives
References
Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.
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