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Xaero's Minimap

Vanilla Minecraft has no map. Once you've explored beyond a few hundred blocks, you lose track of where you've been and what you've found. Xaero's Minimap fixes that with a corner map, waypoints, and entity radar — client-side, so it works on any server without installation on the other end.

Fabric / Forge / NeoForge Minecraft 26.3 Client-side only Verified source

Quick facts

CategoryUtility
LoaderFabric, Forge, NeoForge
Minecraft26.3 and older supported versions
AuthorXaero
SourceCurseForge
Downloads247.2M (CurseForge, Oct 2026)
SideClient-side

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The map vanilla should have shipped with

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Get Xaero's Minimap

One JAR per loader. Drop into mods for Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge — client-side, works on any server.

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What Xaero's Minimap actually does

Xaero's Minimap adds a minimap to the top-left corner of your screen. It shows terrain you have explored, nearby players, mobs, and entities, and lets you create waypoints. It is one of the most downloaded minimap mods on CurseForge — for good reason. It's the mod that makes the world feel navigable.

The minimap is more than a decoration. Terrain you've walked through is remembered and displayed, which means you can look at the map and see the shape of the land you've already explored. Waypoints let you mark a location and find your way back — a village, a spawner, a base, a stronghold. Entity radar shows nearby mobs and players, which is useful in survival and multiplayer.

Xaero's Minimap is client-side. The server does not need it, and it works on any server that allows client-side mods. Some servers restrict specific features (like player radar or cave mapping) — check your server rules before using those — but the base minimap and waypoints are broadly accepted.

Core features

1
MinimapTop-left corner display of nearby terrain and entities — the core of the mod.
2
WaypointsPress B (default) to create a waypoint. You can name it, color it, and teleport to it if cheats are enabled.
3
Entity radarShows nearby players, mobs, and items — useful in survival and multiplayer.
4
World map integrationInstall Xaero's World Map to press M and see a full-screen map.

How to install it

Xaero's Minimap is a client-side mod. The server does not need it — install it like any other mod JAR and the minimap appears automatically in the top-left corner.

  1. Download the version matching your loader — Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge. The JARs are different and not interchangeable.
  2. Download the version matching your Minecraft version. Xaero's Minimap ships separate builds per MC version; loading the wrong one will crash on startup.
  3. Drop the JAR into .minecraft/mods (or your launcher's mods folder for the profile you're using).
  4. Launch the game. The minimap appears automatically in the top-left corner. No configuration required unless you want to change its position or size.
Server rules. Xaero's Minimap is generally allowed on most servers because it only displays information players can naturally observe. However, some servers restrict features like player radar or cave mapping. Check your server's rules before using those features.

Compatibility at a glance

Every value below comes from the creator's official source page. Where the creator doesn't state a field, we mark it "Unknown" rather than guess.

FieldValue
CategoryUtility
LoadersFabric, Forge, NeoForge
Minecraft versions26.3 and older supported versions
SideClient-side only
Server rulesGenerally allowed — check for player radar restrictions
SourceCurseForge (Xaero)
Last verifiedOctober 2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a waypoint?
Press B (default key) while in-game to create a waypoint at your current location. You can customize the keybind in the vanilla controls menu.
How do I open the full-screen map?
Install Xaero's World Map alongside the minimap. Press M (default key) to open the full-screen map. The minimap alone does not include the full-screen map.
Why are my waypoints not showing?
This usually happens when the server address changed or a server plugin interferes with world detection. Press U to open the waypoint menu, check the sub-world dropdown, and select the correct one. If you use the world map mod, make sure the correct map is selected.
Is Xaero's Minimap allowed on servers?
Generally yes. It only displays information players can naturally observe. Some servers restrict features like player radar or cave mapping. Check your server's rules before using those features.
Does Xaero's Minimap work on Bedrock Edition?
No. Xaero's Minimap is a Java Edition mod for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge. Bedrock Edition does not support it.

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