Minecraft Mod
Xaero's Minimap by thexaero
Displays a map of the nearby world terrain, players, mobs, entities in the corner of your screen. Lets you create waypoints which help you find the locations you've marked.
Downloads: 97146198 · Followers: 17220 · updated 3 weeks ago · Latest: JfOFsbci
About Xaero's Minimap
Xaero's Minimap is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by thexaero. Displays a map of the nearby world terrain, players, mobs, entities in the corner of your screen. Lets you create waypoints which help you find the locations you've marked.
On the technical side, Xaero's Minimap ships for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).
Xaero's Minimap maintains compatibility with 38 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.2 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, Xaero's Minimap is categorized as Adventure, Transportation, and Utility. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: Xaero's Minimap has been downloaded 97.1M times on Modrinth and was updated 3 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that thexaero is actively maintaining Xaero's Minimap.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client + server — Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).
Loaders / platforms: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt
Supported Minecraft versions (38): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.8.9, 1.7.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.15.2, 1.14.4, 1.12.2
Categories: Adventure, Transportation, Utility
How to install Xaero's Minimap
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install the right loader. Xaero's Minimap needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Xaero's Minimap appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Xaero's Minimap
Which Minecraft versions does Xaero's Minimap support?
Xaero's Minimap lists support for 38 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.2. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Xaero's Minimap?
Xaero's Minimap publishes files for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Xaero's Minimap into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Xaero's Minimap need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Xaero's Minimap supports installation on both the client and the server. For full functionality (like synced world features or client-side rendering), install it on both sides.
Who created Xaero's Minimap?
Xaero's Minimap is published on Modrinth by thexaero. The project was first published 1208 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and thexaero's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Xaero's Minimap still being updated?
Yes — Xaero's Minimap was updated 3 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from thexaero generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Xaero's Minimap safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that thexaero uploads for Xaero's Minimap. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Xaero's Minimap directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is Xaero's Minimap?
Xaero's Minimap has been downloaded 97,146,198 times (97.1M) on Modrinth and has 17,220 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.
What license does Xaero's Minimap use?
Xaero's Minimap is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Xaero's Minimap into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Xaero's Minimap is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from thexaero before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.
License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).
Freshness signal: Xaero's Minimap was updated 3 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit thexaero's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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