EzWaypoints

Overview

EzWaypoints is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft Java Edition that adds labeled waypoints without a minimap. It suits players who want a lean way to mark locations across worlds and servers, and can run without a server install. Its strength is focus; players looking for mapping or radar features should look elsewhere.

Key features

The in-game manager covers the essentials: create, edit, delete, and page through saved waypoints. Separate profiles keep each multiplayer server and singleplayer world instance apart, even when two worlds have the same name. That makes the organization useful for players who switch among saves and servers, while keeping one location set from becoming cluttered with another.

Labels support Minecraft-style colors, adjustable size, and an optional Y coordinate. They can show in the current dimension or use linked Overworld and Nether visibility, scaling X/Z coordinates by eight between dimensions. That link is useful for carrying a location across those two dimensions, but it does not add cave mapping or entity radar.

Share codes let players export waypoints to send to another player. Imports skip an entry when its name, color, dimension, and coordinates all match an existing waypoint, so exact repeats are filtered while entries that differ on those properties can still be imported. Waypoint data stays on the client in config/ezwaypoints/ezwaypoints.json.

A teleport button appears only when the server makes /tp or /teleport available and the player has permission to use it. This can streamline travel on servers that allow those commands, but it is not a teleport feature independent of server rules.

Pricing

EzWaypoints is free: the Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and covers Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8–1.21.11 on Fabric as a client-side mod. The project is open source under the MIT License. There is no paid tier to weigh against the free offering; its trade-off is the intentionally limited scope rather than a feature cap or seat quota.

Platforms

EzWaypoints supports Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8 through 1.21.11 on Fabric. Installation requires Fabric Loader, the matching Fabric API, and the matching EzWaypoints jar in the instance’s mods folder. The mod is client-only, with no server component or custom protocol, so the server does not need it installed. It is not a Bedrock or other-loader option.

Who it's for

Choose EzWaypoints if you want labeled locations without a minimap, prefer to keep waypoints separated by world or server, and are comfortable installing Fabric mods. It is a poor fit if you need a map, cave view, entity radar, or support outside the stated Minecraft versions and loader.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Client-only operation avoids requiring a server install, and separate profiles reduce the risk of mixing locations across worlds and servers.
• Pros: Adjustable labels, optional Y coordinates, dimension linking, and waypoint sharing add useful control without expanding into a minimap.
• Cons: The Fabric-only, version-bounded support makes it unsuitable for players on other loaders, editions, or game versions.
• Cons: No cave mapping or entity radar means it cannot replace a mapping-focused minimap mod.
• Cons: Teleport access depends on the server’s commands and player permissions, so it is not assured on every server.

Alternatives

For a broader set of Minecraft minimap options, browse Minecraft Minimap Mods. Choose CurseForge instead if you want a web catalog for free Minecraft mods and modpacks, with a paid Premium Monthly plan for ad-free use, instant downloads, and premium web access.

MapWriter Mini Map MITE is a free choice for Minecraft 1.6.4-MITE; its older, specific game target makes it relevant only if that is the version you need. Waypointer is another free Fabric waypoint mod, but it requires Fabric Loader, Fabric API, Hypixel Mod API, and Java 25+ for its current version, so choose it only if those dependencies suit your setup.

wWaypoints, Antique Atlas 4, and Command Waypoints are other free options. Minimap CE is also free. Xaero's Minimap is free, with an optional Patreon support plan at 1.00 USD per month, billed a month, for sneak-peeks, auto updates, and early access.

Verdict

EzWaypoints is the right pick for Fabric players on Minecraft Java 1.21.8–1.21.11 who want organized, shareable waypoint labels and no minimap. Its client-only setup and local per-world profiles are the main reasons to choose it; look elsewhere if you need mapping or radar, a different loader, or broader version coverage.