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BlueMap

Ch 067.0of 22 Minecraft World Map Viewers
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Server map supportYes
  4. 4Live map updatesYes
  5. 5Dimension mapsYes
  6. 6Map view mode2d + 3d
  7. 7Markers and waypointsYes
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Overview

BlueMap is ranked #6 of 22 in Minecraft world map viewers on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

BlueMap plans and pricing

All plans
BlueMap Free Java Edition worlds only · Requires Java 25+ for server plugin/mod use; standalone CLI documentation lists Java 21+ bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on Minecraft world map viewers

Free plan
Yesbluemap.bluecolored.de
Server map support
Yesbluemap.bluecolored.de
Live map updates
Yesbluemap.bluecolored.de
Dimension maps
Yesbluemap.bluecolored.de
Map view mode
2d_and_3dbluemap.bluecolored.de
Markers and waypoints
Yesbluemap.bluecolored.de

Facts

Purpose
BlueMap reads Minecraft world files and generates 3D surface maps viewable in a browser.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Server integrations
It is available as a Spigot/Paper or Sponge plugin and as a Fabric or Forge mod.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Standalone use
BlueMap can run from the command line without a Minecraft server, and the documentation also describes using its CLI in Docker.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Rendering
When installed as a plugin or mod, BlueMap renders asynchronously to the Minecraft server thread and can be configured to control its render-thread count.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Map updates
After the initial conversion, BlueMap tracks world changes and converts only changed chunks.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Storage
Maps can be stored in files or in an SQL server, according to the installation guide.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Customization
The configuration guide says map settings include display names and web app ordering, and BlueMap supports adding and removing maps through map configuration files.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
API and add-ons
BlueMap provides an API used by third-party plugins, mods, resource packs, and external tools to integrate features.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Add-on safety
The maker says it does not exhaustively review listed add-ons or guarantee their safety, though it tries to remove actively harmful ones.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
World support limit
BlueMap supports Minecraft Java Edition worlds and does not support Bedrock Edition worlds.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Security limit
The integrated webserver does not support SSL itself, and BlueMap does not provide authentication by itself; the FAQ suggests using an external webserver for these functions.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users with questions or support needs to its Discord server or the BlueMap subreddit.bluemap.bluecolored.de · 3 Oct 2026

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