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Spec score 7.3 #17 of 22 in Minecraft World Map Viewers

What it is

squaremap is a free Minecraft server plugin or mod that generates a live world map viewable in a web browser. Its vanilla-like, top-down 2D presentation is designed for navigation and supports live updates, dimension maps, and markers or waypoints. Player markers can show yaw rotation, health, and armor. The project lists Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge support; Fabric additionally requires Fabric API. An internal web server is enabled by default and uses port 8080 by default, although a host may restrict available ports. For advanced arrangements such as SSL certificates, the documentation recommends an external web server. Integrations include ChunkyBorder, Heatmap, PlotSquared, Residence, and Towny, plus add-ons for banners, claims, death spots, mobs, signs, skins, vanish, and WorldGuard. Developers can use the API to draw markers, shapes, and icons on rendered maps. Downloads are directed through Modrinth, with development builds on Jenkins. squaremap uses the MIT License, while its Leaflet frontend uses the 2-clause BSD License.

Spec sheet

Purpose
squaremap is a lightweight live world map viewer for Minecraft servers that generates a map viewable in a web browser.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include ChunkyBorder, Heatmap, PlotSquared, Residence, Towny, and squaremap addon plugins for banners, claims, death spots, mobs, signs, skins, vanish, and WorldGuard.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project is licensed under the MIT License, and its Leaflet web UI frontend is licensed under the 2-clause BSD License.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Developer API
The API lets developers draw markers, shapes, and icons on rendered maps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The project directs users to Modrinth for downloads and provides development builds through its Jenkins job.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Hosting
squaremap includes an internal web server enabled by default, with port 8080 as its default port.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Hosting requirement
The installation guide notes that server hosts may restrict available ports and advises checking with the host.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Map style
The map uses a vanilla-like top-down 2D view designed for navigation.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Player markers
Player markers can show yaw rotation, health, and armor.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Rendering
The project describes its render times as ultra fast.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security configuration
The documentation recommends an external web server for more advanced setups such as SSL certificates.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
The project lists Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge, and says Fabric requires Fabric API.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

squaremap Free Minecraft server plugin or mod · requires a supported platform Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free MIT-licensed Minecraft plugin or mod
  • Live 2D maps include dimensions and waypoints
  • Supports Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge
  • Internal web server enabled by default
  • API draws markers, shapes, and icons

Limits

  • Fabric requires Fabric API
  • Hosts may restrict available ports
  • Advanced SSL setups require an external web server
  • Requires a supported Minecraft platform

Who it suits

It suits Minecraft server operators who want a browser-based live map and players who need navigation markers. Developers can extend rendered maps through the supplied API and add-on ecosystem.

Verdict

squaremap provides a browser map with live updates, player details, integrations, and developer controls for supported Minecraft platforms. Hosting constraints and the additional Fabric dependency should be considered during setup.

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