Keep Head Names

Keep Head Names is a client-side optional, server-side required mod for Minecraft. It ensures that when you place a player head down and then pick it up again, its display name and any lore tags remain unchanged. This behavior addresses MC-174496, a bug where heads would lose their custom data upon placement. The mod acts as an unofficial fix for this issue in versions where it wasn't yet resolved by the game itself. It is particularly useful for map makers, server administrators, and players who rely on named or lore-tagged heads for decoration, identification, or gameplay mechanics. Without this mod, placing a named player head in the world would strip its custom data, requiring reapplication after retrieval. With Keep Head Names installed on the server, the head retains its original properties through the place-and-pickup cycle. The mod supports multiple loaders including Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, and can also be used as a datapack. It is designed to work server-only, meaning it must be present on the server to function, though it can be installed on the client in single-player worlds where the client acts as the server. Compatibility spans Minecraft versions from 1.16 through 1.20.4, with specific point releases listed in the official record. the mod's description notes that MC-174496 was officially fixed in Minecraft 1.20.5, making this mod primarily relevant for earlier versions. However, it remains functional in later versions as a safeguard or for worlds not yet updated. The mod does not alter gameplay beyond preserving head metadata and introduces no new items, commands, or mechanics. But it operates passively, requiring no configuration to perform its core function. Users should note that while the mod keeps display names and lore, it doesn't guarantee preservation of other NBT data such as custom model data or enchantments unless explicitly covered by its design, which focuses on names and lore as stated in the evidence. The project is licensed under the MIT License and maintained by Fourmisain.