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OpenMap

Open source minimap and world map mod

ModsFree1.21
by createview · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 14 downloads

OpenMap screenshot 1

What it does

OpenMap is a mod made by createview. Open source minimap and world map mod.

It supports Minecraft 1.21. It has been downloaded 14 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 8, 2026.

Supported versions

1.21

Release history

OpenMap has had 2 releases on Modrinth since Sep 20, 2026. 2 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 0.0.2, released on Oct 8, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.1. It runs on NeoForge. The download is 131 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
0.0.2Oct 8, 20261.21.1Alpha
0.0.1Sep 20, 20261.21.1Alpha

Latest release on GitHub

OpenMap is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is OpenMap Alpha 0.0.2, published on Oct 8, 2026.

  • Biome colors on water, grass and foliage
  • Variable hillshading, instead of 3-state
  • Improved waypoint storage on the client
  • Streamed layers - generating markers straight from data source
  • Entity layer
  • Create tracks and trains integration layer
  • Open Parties and Claims integration
  • Moved mapping to another thread; there should be less minimap stutters and map glitches.
Description from the author on Modrinth

OpenMap

Open source minimap and worldmap

⚠️ This mod is still in development. There may be bugs.

Features

  • Waypoint storage on server
  • In-world waypoint rendering
  • Circle or square minimap
  • OPAC integration
  • Create Trains integration
  • Rotating minimap (enabled in config)
  • Developer API for adding layers to the map

Written by createview. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install OpenMap

  1. This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.

  2. Install NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.

  3. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  4. Start Minecraft with the NeoForge profile.

  5. Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for OpenMap in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21
Runs on
NeoForge
Where it runs
Client only (your game)
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

OpenMap compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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OpenMapthe one you looked at141.21Oct 8, 2026Free
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Xaero's World Mapthexaero105.5M1.8 – 26.x17 days agoFree
Cobblemon Raid Iconsshiero931.2124 days agoFree

Questions

Does OpenMap work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is OpenMap free?

Yes. OpenMap is free to download from Modrinth.

Is OpenMap client-side or server-side?

Client-side. OpenMap goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.

Is OpenMap still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to OpenMap?

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