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What Dynmap is

Dynmap is a set of Minecraft mods that provides a real-time web map for supported server implementations. Its listed server types are Spigot/PaperMC, Forge and Fabric, with compatibility ranges that vary: Spigot/PaperMC and Fabric are listed through Minecraft 1.21.4, while Forge ranges from 1.12.2 to 1.20.6. The map view is 2D and includes dimension maps, live updates, markers and waypoints. Storage options include flat files, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, MariaDB and AWS S3; S3 can also host the map website. Dynmap publishes a stable cross-platform DynmapCoreAPI and a stable API for Spigot/Bukkit. SQL drivers are usually included for Spigot and its derivatives, but may need to be added for Forge and Fabric. The project is free and licensed under Apache License 2.0. It supports Windows, Linux including x86 and ARM, macOS and Docker environments. The project points users to Discord and a subreddit for discussion, and says its team does not support privately modified versions.

Who it suits

It suits Minecraft server operators who want a live web map and can use one of the listed server types. Operators choosing Forge or Fabric should account for the possibility of adding SQL drivers themselves.

What it does well

  • Free and licensed under Apache License 2.0.
  • Supports Spigot/PaperMC, Forge and Fabric.
  • Offers multiple storage backends, including AWS S3.
  • Includes dimension maps, markers and live updates.
  • Publishes stable developer APIs.

What to know first

  • Compatibility ranges vary by server type.
  • Forge and Fabric may need added SQL drivers.
  • Privately modified versions are outside team support.

Limits

Compatibility depends on server type: Spigot/PaperMC and Fabric are listed through Minecraft 1.21.4, while Forge is listed from 1.12.2 through 1.20.6. SQL drivers may need to be added for Forge and Fabric.

Getting started

  1. Visit the Dynmap website.
  2. Choose the development JAR for your server implementation from the builds directory.
  3. Install it for a supported Spigot/PaperMC, Forge, or Fabric environment.
  4. Choose a supported storage backend; AWS S3 can also host the map website.
  5. For Forge or Fabric, add SQL drivers if your chosen database requires them.

Verdict

Dynmap offers a live 2D web map with several storage choices and APIs for supported Minecraft servers. Check the compatibility range for the server implementation in use before installing it.

Questions

Does Dynmap cost anything?

Dynmap is free, and the project is licensed under Apache License 2.0.

Which Minecraft server types does it support?

It supports Spigot/PaperMC, Forge, and Fabric. The listed compatibility ranges differ by server type.

Which storage backends can I use?

Supported options are flat files, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and AWS S3. S3 can also host the map website.

Which operating environments are supported?

The listed environments are Windows, Linux including x86 and ARM, macOS, and Docker.

Where can users ask questions?

The project directs users to its Discord and subreddit for questions and discussions.

Does Dynmap publish developer APIs?

Yes. DynmapCoreAPI is identified as a stable cross-platform interface, and dynmap-api is stable for Spigot/Bukkit.

Facts from Dynmap's own pages

API stability
The README identifies DynmapCoreAPI as a stable cross-platform interface and dynmap-api as stable for Spigot/Bukkit. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Community support
The README directs users to the Dynmap Discord and subreddit for questions and discussions. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility limit
The README lists Spigot/PaperMC support through Minecraft 1.21.4, Forge from 1.12.2 to 1.20.6, and Fabric from 1.14.4 to 1.21.4. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Database drivers
The README says SQL drivers are usually included for Spigot and its derivatives, but may need to be added for Forge and Fabric. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Developer APIs
Dynmap publishes DynmapCoreAPI for all platforms and dynmap-api for Spigot/Bukkit; the README identifies these as its stable interfaces. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Distribution
The maker's builds directory lists development JARs for supported server implementations, including Fabric, Forge, and Spigot. · dynmap.us, 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The README mentions plugins and mods using Dynmap APIs to provide support for other mods and plugins, including WorldGuard, Nucleus, and Citizens. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
License
The repository identifies the project as licensed under Apache License 2.0. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Maintainer
The repository says Dynmap is a registered trademark of Michael Primm in Texas, USA. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Map storage
Supported storage backends include flat files, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and AWS S3. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Private modifications
The README says users of privately modified versions should not seek support from the Dynmap team for those versions. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Purpose
Dynmap is a set of Minecraft mods that provide a real-time web-based map for various Minecraft server implementations. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
S3 hosting
AWS S3 can be used both for storage and as the website host. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Server support
The README lists Spigot/PaperMC, Forge, and Fabric as supported server types. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
Supported environments
The README says Dynmap supports Windows, Linux including x86 and ARM, macOS, and Docker environments. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026

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