Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is FancyHolograms?
Modern holograms using Minecraft display entities for text, item and block 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 | FancyInnovations |
|---|---|
| Category | Extra Features |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper and Folia |
| Primary use | Modern holograms using Minecraft display entities for text, item and block displays. |
What it is good at
- Display-entity based holograms
- Text, item and block hologram types
- MiniMessage, PlaceholderAPI/MiniPlaceholders and FancyNpcs integrations
What types of servers should consider it?
- Modern Paper/Folia servers
- Servers that prefer display-entity holograms over older armor-stand approaches
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
- It targets modern server versions rather than very old Bukkit/Spigot releases. Confirm current requirements on the official page.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Common questions
What does FancyHolograms do?
Modern holograms using Minecraft display entities for text, item and block displays.
Is FancyHolograms a plugin or a mod?
FancyHolograms 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?
For a supported Bukkit/Paper release, download the correct official plugin JAR, place it in the server plugins/ directory and fully restart; follow project-specific instructions for other platforms. Select a release for the exact server version; FancyHolograms uses modern display-entity functionality, so old Minecraft builds may not support its visuals.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
Check the startup console and logs/latest.log, then confirm the plugin loaded on its supported server platform. Next verify an actual feature rather than relying only on the plugin list: Create one test text hologram following the current command reference; reconnect from a normal player account and check the text, position and persistence after restart.
What if it does not load?
If the plugin failed at startup, inspect the first relevant log error for a missing dependency, incompatible Java/server version or wrong artifact. If it loaded but its feature fails: If a hologram does not render, distinguish command permissions from unsupported display entities, visibility settings and competing hologram plugins. Check the server console before assuming a missing resource pack.
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.
Related MSH pages
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