Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is TAB?
Tab list, nametags, scoreboards and related player-list presentation. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Core & Management , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | NEZNAMY |
|---|---|
| Category | Core & Management |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | Tab list, nametags, scoreboards and related player-list presentation. |
What it is good at
- Custom tab list layouts and sorting
- Nametag formatting and scoreboard features
- Placeholder integrations and per-platform support
What types of servers should consider it?
- Networks and public servers that want consistent player-list presentation
- Servers using ranks/placeholders in UI
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
- Use the official compatibility filter for the exact server software and Minecraft version; modern Minecraft releases can require separate builds.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Operational caution: Do not blindly install TAB on proxy and every backend with all features enabled: overlapping scoreboard/tab-list providers can conflict.
Common questions
What does TAB do?
Tab list, nametags, scoreboards and related player-list presentation.
Is TAB a plugin or a mod?
TAB 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 Velocity or BungeeCord network, choose whether TAB runs on the proxy or backends before installing it. The official TAB guide recommends proxy installation for a network; TAB-Bridge on backends can supply placeholders.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
On proxy installation, use /btab rather than /tab, and verify rank sorting, nametags and player-list layout with two test users on different backend servers.
What if it does not load?
If a staff group is missing in the tab list, verify permissions where TAB is installed. Backend OP does not grant proxy plugin permissions; check a proxy permission provider or the documented backend-permission mode.
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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