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 is for
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 is good
- 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.
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.
Compared on Minecraft world map viewers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Server map support
- Yes
- Live map updates
- Yes
- Dimension maps
- Yes
- Map view mode
- 2d
- Markers and waypoints
- Yes
