- Loaders
- FabricForge
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 298K
- Followers on Modrinth
- 128
- versions
- 10
- Updated
- August 8, 2026Aug 8
- Published
- in 2022
At a glance
Runs on Fabric and Forge
For Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.16.5–26.2 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.1.0 from August 8, 2026
License AGPL-3.0-only — free
Where it's neededGame versions1.8.9, 1.12.2, 1.16.5–26.2
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
Installation Guide
- Install Minecraft 1.8.9, 1.12.2, 1.16.5 and above.
- Install the Forge Mod Loader or the Fabric Mod Loader.
- Place the mod in your
minecraft/modsdirectory. - If you'd like, build the mod yourself.
Features
- Removes player modal in main menu.
- Removes player modal in pause menu.
- Removes invite friends option.
- Removes all cosmetics and their options.
- Removes notifications.
- "Essential Settings..." removed and replaced by "Snooper Settings...".
- Removes tab and nametag indicator.
- Removes Essential's ability connecting to external servers, i.e. telemetry.
FAQ
How to install Not So Essential?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Not So Essential 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 Not So Essential support?
Not So Essential has builds for Minecraft 1.8.9, 1.12.2, 1.16.5–26.2.
Is Not So Essential needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
License and source
GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 onlyfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
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