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Horizoverlay

Free#23 of 24 in Game Damage Meters

Horizoverlay: A focused free overlay for live FFXIV damage and healing metrics. Ranked #23 of 24 in Game Damage Meters by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple customizable FFXIV damage overlays.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Simple customizable FFXIV damage overlays
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Combat metrics
Damage_healing
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Displays DPS, damage percentage, HPS, maximum hit, and encounter duration
- Offers themes, color options, language support, and persistent settings
- Open-source browser overlay integrating with ACT and OverlayPlugin
Where it doesn't
- Requires ACT and OverlayPlugin version 0.3.3.13 or higher
- Supports Final Fantasy XIV rather than multiple games
- Does not provide replay or session-history features

Our verdict on Horizoverlay

Horizoverlay is an open-source, browser-based damage meter overlay for Final Fantasy XIV. It is designed for players who want a horizontal view of live combat information through ACT and OverlayPlugin. The display includes player DPS, damage percentage, healing per second, maximum hit, encounter duration, and total DPS. Configurable settings, multiple visual themes, color options, and language support make it suitable for users who want to adjust the overlay's appearance and presentation.

Setup depends on ACT and hibiyasleep OverlayPlugin version 0.3.3.13 or higher, so Horizoverlay fits workflows that already use those components. The project can run from its hosted URL or be self-hosted locally, giving users two deployment paths. Automatic setting persistence reduces the need to reapply configuration, while support for English, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and French broadens its interface options. Its web and Windows availability aligns with an ACT-based desktop setup.

Horizoverlay keeps its focus on live combat metrics rather than broader analysis. Its horizontal layout and visible damage, healing, hit, and duration values suit players who want a concise in-game overlay with control over themes and colors. It is a strong fit for Final Fantasy XIV users seeking a free, customizable display and who are comfortable with the ACT and OverlayPlugin requirements. Players looking for replay tools or session-history features should choose a product built around those capabilities instead.

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Horizoverlay pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on bsides.github.io

Horizoverlay fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported games	Final Fantasy XIV
Combat metrics	Damage_healing
Live overlay	Yes
Combat-log import	Not verified
Replay analysis	Not verified
Session history	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: ACT, OverlayPlugin
Pricing	Free plan
Website	bsides.github.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Horizoverlay integrations

Horizoverlay lists 2 integrations on its own site.

ACT
OverlayPlugin

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