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Xaero's Minimap

Ch 096.5of 22 Minecraft Minimap Mods
  1. 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
  2. 2Costspaid from $1/mo
  3. 3WaypointsYes
  4. 4Supported mod loadersForge, Quilt, Fabric
  5. 5Supported game versions1.20, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2
  6. 6Entity radarYes
  7. 7Cave mappingYes
  8. 8Map shape optionsconfigurable
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: chocolateminecraft.com
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Overview

Xaero's Minimap is ranked #9 of 22 in Minecraft minimap mods on Specifiction. Paid plans start at $1/mo.

Xaero's Minimap plans and pricing

All plans
Patreon support $1/mo a month sneak-peeks · auto updates · early access chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on Minecraft minimap mods

Free plan
Yeschocolateminecraft.com
Waypoints
Yeschocolateminecraft.com
Supported mod loaders
Forge, Quilt, Fabricchocolateminecraft.com
Supported game versions
1.20, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2chocolateminecraft.com
Entity radar
Yeschocolateminecraft.com
Cave mapping
Yeschocolateminecraft.com
Map shape options
configurablechocolateminecraft.com
Minecraft edition
javachocolateminecraft.com

Facts

Purpose
The mod displays nearby terrain, players, mobs and other entities in a screen corner, and lets users create waypoints.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Map appearance
The minimap is designed to keep Minecraft’s vanilla aesthetic and can be shown as a rotating square or circle.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Customization
Users can lock the minimap’s rotation and customize how nearby entities appear, including as colored dots or icons.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Cave mode
The minimap can display surrounding blocks above ground and below ground using cave mode.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Fair-play edition
The maker offers full and fair-play editions, with the fair-play edition designed for fair PVP and following multiplayer server rules.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Client and server
The mod is mostly client-sided; installing it server-side is optional for additional features such as world identification.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Loaders
The product page lists Forge, Quilt and Fabric as supported loaders.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Downloads
The maker’s download page lists .jar downloads for Minecraft versions and Forge, Fabric and NeoForge loader variants.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility
The maker says Xaero’s Minimap can work with Xaero’s World Map, and its changelog lists compatibility with Open Parties and Claims.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Help
The maker directs users to its guides for installation help and to CurseForge or Modrinth for a fuller feature list and frequently asked questions.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
The product page lists the license as All Rights Reserved.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Release date
Xaero's Minimap was released on Sep 16th, 2014.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Mod loaders
The maker lists Forge, Quilt and Fabric loaders.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Visual design
It keeps the aesthetic of vanilla Minecraft, was the first rotating square minimap for Minecraft, and also offers a circle shape and rotation lock.curseforge.com · 30 Sept 2026
Entity display
The minimap can show players, mobs and items as colored dots or icons.curseforge.com · 30 Sept 2026
Server operation
The mod is mostly client-sided, with optional server installation for additional features such as world identification.chocolateminecraft.com · 30 Sept 2026
World Map integration
It is compatible with Xaero's World Map and can use that mod's generated map textures to improve performance when both are installed.curseforge.com · 30 Sept 2026
Server controls
Server-sided configurations can control player use in real time by rank or permission and support FTB Ranks, Odyssey Roles, LuckPerms and general permission APIs.curseforge.com · 30 Sept 2026
Open Parties and Claims integration
The mod displays chunk claims and ally players from Open Parties and Claims.curseforge.com · 30 Sept 2026
Modpack terms
Videos are allowed, and modpack monetization is allowed through CurseForge or Modrinth unless the maker gives written permission for other monetization.curseforge.com · 30 Sept 2026
Third-party warning
The maker warns that XaeroPlus is unaffiliated and causes critical untrackable bugs or crashes, and says it is allegedly affiliated with a server griefing group.curseforge.com · 30 Sept 2026

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