What Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt |
| Minecraft versions | 1.20.1, 1.20.6, 1.21.1, 1.21.5, 1.21.8, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.2, 26.3 |
| Environment | Client |
Chat Animation, listed on Modrinth under the fuller name Chat Animation [Smooth Chat], is a client-side mod for Minecraft Java that animates chat messages and the chat input field instead of having them snap into place. It runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt, needs no other mod installed, and changes only how chat displays.
Installation
- Fabric: place the jar in your mods folder with Fabric Loader installed for the matching Minecraft version.
- Forge: place the jar in your mods folder with Forge installed for the matching Minecraft version.
- NeoForge: place the jar in your mods folder with NeoForge installed for the matching Minecraft version.
- Quilt: place the jar in your mods folder with Quilt Loader installed for the matching Minecraft version.
- No Fabric API or other library mod is required as a dependency.
Configuration
A dedicated config screen exposes every animation option separately for messages and for the input field. Messages can be animated on or off, with a duration in milliseconds and a toggle to hide the chat indicator line or animate its opacity. The input field has its own animate toggle and its own duration setting, so the two can be tuned independently.
Supported loaders and versions
Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt builds currently reach Minecraft 26.3, published September 2026. Forge lags: its newest build (1.3.3) only ships for 1.20.1 through 1.21.5. An older Forge build (1.2.0, from June 2026) also covers versions up to 1.21.10, so players on a version between 1.21.6 and 1.21.10 need that earlier file rather than the newest one.
Questions about Chat Animation [Smooth Chat].
5 questions
What does Chat Animation do?
Chat Animation adds smooth animations to Minecraft's chat window and its input field, so messages fade or scale into place instead of appearing instantly. It changes only how chat displays and adds no new chat commands or moderation features.
How do I install Chat Animation?
Download the jar for your loader from Modrinth, place it in your Minecraft mods folder, and launch with a matching Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Quilt install for the same Minecraft version. No other mod is required as a dependency.
Does Chat Animation work with Forge?
Yes. The newest Forge build, 1.3.3, covers Minecraft 1.20.1 through 1.21.5. An older Forge build, 1.2.0, also supports versions up to 1.21.10 for players who have not updated past that release.
Which Minecraft version does Chat Animation support?
Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt builds currently reach Minecraft 26.3, released September 2026. Forge's current build tops out at 1.21.5, with an older Forge release covering versions up to 1.21.10.
Is Chat Animation the same mod as Chat Impressive Animation?
No. Chat Animation [Smooth Chat] by Ezzenix is a separate project from Chat Impressive Animation, a different Minecraft mod with a similar name from another creator. Check the creator name and Modrinth project slug before downloading to avoid installing the wrong one.
