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HUD upclose — Close up screenshot of all the HUD Element available (FPS, CPS, Ping, Keystrokes and Potion Effects) · swipe
At a glance
Runs on Forge
For Minecraft 1.8.9
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 3.6.2 from October 12, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's neededGame versions1.8.9
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed
Install in the game only; not needed on the server

BasicHUD
BasicHUD is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.8.9 that displays basic information as a customizable HUD.
Features
- Stats Display: Real-time FPS, Ping, CPS, Keystrokes and active Potion Effects.
- Customization: Fully configurable position, text colors (incl. RGB/Chroma), background and on/off toggle.
- GUI: Built-in config menu (default Shortcut: K) for easy adjustments with Drag and Drop to change the Position.
Screenshots

Installation
Download jar file manually
- Download the latest
.jarfrom Modrinth / Curseforge / the Releases tab. - Make sure you have Minecraft Forge 1.8.9 installed.
- Drop the file into your
.minecraft/modsfolder.
Use Prism Launcher
- Open Prism Launcher and select your Minecraft 1.8.9 Forge instance.
- Click on Edit in the right-side menu.
- Navigate to the Mods tab in the left sidebar and click Download Mods at the top right.
- Search for BasicHUD (ensure Modrinth or CurseForge is selected as the source), select the mod, and click Review and Confirm.
Use Modrinth / Curseforge Lauchner
- Use Modrinth / CurseForge Launcher
- Open your Modrinth App or CurseForge Launcher.
- Navigate to your Minecraft 1.8.9 Forge profile/instance.
- Click the Add Mods button (Modrinth App) or Add More Content button (CurseForge).
- Search for BasicHUD and click Install.
Usage
- The HUD appears automatically when you join a world or server.
- To edit settings: Press K to open the config, there you can edit the position (Drag and Drop) and more settings (Open more settings button) of the HUD Elements.
Credits
- Created by Marschi47.
- Based on Forge1.8.9Template by lineargraph.
FAQ
How to install BasicHUD?
Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download BasicHUD for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does BasicHUD support?
BasicHUD has builds for Minecraft 1.8.9.
Is BasicHUD needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author