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1.0.2
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2022.3.15 or later
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Better Hierarchy

by Toaster Head (opens in new tab)

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This editor utility provides a quick and intuitive way to identify the nature of each GameObject at a glance in the Hierarchy, whether it has custom scripts in it, a single one, or none.

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Price history for Better Hierarchy, 6 months Current Free; lowest Free; highest Free in this period. $0 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Version 1.0.2 released 19 Oct 2026 v1.0.2

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About this asset

Enhance your GameObject navigation and understanding in the Hierarchy tab with improved visual clarity! This editor script automatically assigns icons to GameObjects in the scene and prefab hierarchies, offering intuitive visual cues regarding their composition and functionality. No setup is necessary!

With this tool, you will:

  • Experience a more organized and visually informative Hierarchy window.
  • At a glance identify crucial information about the structure of scene/prefab GameObject components outside the inspector.
  • Simplify navigation in your or other people's projects, making desired scripts easier to find.
  • Easily distinguish between Unity-provided and user-made GameObjects.

Setup:

No setup is required! Simply download the asset, and you are good to go.

Unity 6.3-6.4 Support:

If you're running Unity 6.3 or 6.4 simply disable "Use new Hierarchy window" option inside of `Preferences > General > New Hierarchy > Use new Hierarchy window`

Settings:

Go to `Preferences > Better Hierarchy` to adjust the settings according to your preferences

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Technical details

Supported Unity Versions:

Tested on 2022.3.15 and 2020.3.25 versions

Key Features:

  1. Automated Icon Assignment in the hierarchy, including inside prefabs
  2. Unity and User Script Distinction: Easily distinguish between Unity-provided and user-made GameObjects using customized icons
  3. No Setup Required: Seamless integration with no setup needed—simply download and start using.
  4. User-Friendly Preferences with documentation built-in: Adjust settings in the Preferences > Better Hierarchy tab according to personal preferences with detailed descriptions about every feature (just hover on top to see the tooltip).