HideRank

Overview

HideRank is a simple yet powerful plugin that allows players to toggle the visibility of their ranks in chat. Whether your players want to go incognito or simply prefer a cleaner chat appearance, HideRank provides a seamless solution with full Vault integration and Folia support for optimal performance.

Demo

BEFORE /hiderank

AFTER /hiderank

Video Tutorial:

Features

• Easy Rank Toggling - Players can hide/show their ranks with a simple command
• Vault Integration - Works seamlessly with any Vault-compatible permissions plugin
• Folia Support - Fully compatible with Folia for multi-threaded server performance
• Persistent Data - Player preferences are saved and restored on rejoin
• Customizable Default Rank - Set what rank appears when hiding is enabled
• Command Cooldown - Prevents spam with a 5-second cooldown
• Hex Color Support - Full RGB color support for messages and ranks
• Lightweight - Minimal performance impact on your server
• Multiple Aliases - Use /hiderank, /hr, or /togglerank
• Permission-Based - Control who can use the plugin

Commands

Command	Description	Aliases
/hiderank	Toggle rank hiding on/off	/hr, /togglerank

Permissions

Permission	Description	Default
hiderank.use	Allows players to toggle rank hiding	true
hiderank.*	Grants access to all HideRank features	false

Requirements

• Minecraft Version: 1.21+
• Server Software: Paper, Spigot, or Folia
• Required Dependencies: Vault
• Additional Requirements: A Vault-compatible permissions plugin (LuckPerms, GroupManager, etc.)

Configuration

The plugin comes with a simple configuration file where you can customize:

• Default rank displayed when hiding is enabled
• All plugin messages with full hex color support
• Enable/disable the entire system
• Cooldown messages

Example config.yml:

default-rank: "&#AFAFAF&lMEMBER &f"

enabled: true

messages:
  enabled: "&#FF0000&lHideRank &7&L➡ &fRank hiding is now &#22FF00on"
  disabled: "&#FF0000&lHideRank &7&L➡ &fRank hiding is now &#FF0000off"
  no-permission: "&#FF0000You don't have permission to use this command!"
  vault-not-found: "&#FF0000Vault plugin not found! HideRank system disabled."
  no-chat-service: "&#FF0000No chat service found! HideRank system disabled."
  cooldown: "&#FF0000Please wait before using this command again!"

Installation

1. Download the latest version of HideRank
2. Make sure Vault and a permissions plugin are installed
3. Place HideRank.jar in your plugins folder
4. Restart your server
5. Configure the plugin to your liking (optional)
6. Enjoy!

How It Works

When a player uses /hiderank:

1. Their current rank/prefix is saved
2. Their displayed rank is changed to the configured default rank
3. The setting persists across server restarts and rejoins
4. Using the command again restores their original rank

Support

Found a bug or have a suggestion?

• Report issues on the issue tracker
• Join the discussion section
• Leave feedback in reviews

Statistics

This plugin uses bStats to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt-out in the bStats config if desired.

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