NMinimap

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What NMinimap is

NMinimap is a free, open-source server-side minimap plugin for Java Minecraft servers, designed to show maps to players using fully vanilla clients. Players can choose a round or square map, put it on the left or right side of the screen, and set its scale from 1× to 8×. The displayed map can be up to 127 × 127 pixels. The plugin also supports custom markers, switchable minimap frames, and configurable mob and player radar. It supports Paper, Folia, and Spigot, though Spigot has limitations. The project materials give supported Minecraft versions as 1.21.11 to 26.3 in one place and 1.21.11 to 26.2 in another. Installation requires AnvilORM and Packet events; PassengerAPI and PlaceholderAPI are optional. Installation instructions call for placing the plugin JAR in the server's plugins directory and installing the generated resource pack. Bedrock players are unsupported, and Iris shaders are incompatible; some HUD or text-decoration shaders may also conflict. The project uses the GPL-3.0 license.

Who it suits

NMinimap suits administrators of Java Minecraft servers who want a minimap for players using vanilla clients. It is intended for servers running Paper, Folia, or Spigot, subject to the stated compatibility limits.

What it does well

Works with fully vanilla Minecraft clients
Offers round or square map displays
Includes custom markers and configurable radar
Free and GPL-3.0 licensed

What to know first

Bedrock players are not supported
Iris shaders are incompatible
Installation requires AnvilORM and Packet events
Spigot has limitations

Limits

There is no paid plan listed; the software is free. Spigot use has limitations, Bedrock players are unsupported, and Iris shaders are incompatible; some HUD or text-decoration shaders may conflict.

Getting started

Download the plugin JAR from the project website.
Add the JAR to the server’s plugins directory.
Install AnvilORM and Packet events.
Install the generated resource pack.
Optionally use PassengerAPI, PlaceholderAPI, PackMerger, or Resource Pack Manager.
For Spigot, set max-render-threads to 1 and max-scale to 1 or 2.

Verdict

NMinimap provides server-side map display options and radar without requiring players to use modified clients. Check the server platform, dependencies, and shader compatibility before installing.

Questions

How much does NMinimap cost?

It is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.

Which servers and Minecraft versions does it support?

Supported server platforms are Paper, Folia, and Spigot. The project materials list Minecraft versions 1.21.11 to 26.3 in one place and 1.21.11 to 26.2 in another.

Does it work for Bedrock players?

No. The project says Bedrock players are not supported.

What does installation require?

Installation requires AnvilORM and Packet events. The instructions also call for adding the plugin JAR to the server’s plugins directory and installing the generated resource pack.

Does it work with shaders?

Iris shaders are incompatible, and some HUD or text-decoration shaders may conflict.

Where can users get support?

The maker directs users to open a GitHub issue or ask questions in the Discord server.

Facts from NMinimap's own pages

Bedrock limitation: The README says Bedrock is not supported because it uses a different rendering pipeline. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Compatibility limits: The README says Bedrock players are not supported and Iris shaders are incompatible; some HUD or text-decoration shaders may also conflict. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Dependencies and integrations: The listed dependencies include AnvilORM and Packet Events; PassengerAPI and PlaceholderAPI are optional, and PackMerger or Resource Pack Manager can be used for resource-pack merging and distribution. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Installation: Installation instructions say to add the plugin JAR to the server’s plugins directory and install the generated resource pack. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
License: The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
License and release: The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed and lists version 1.0.9 as its latest release. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Map display: Players can choose a round or square map, its screen side, and a scale from 1x to 8x. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Map scale and size: The map scale ranges from 1× to 8×, and the displayed map can be up to 127 × 127 pixels. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Map styles: Players can choose a round or square minimap and place it on the left or right side of the screen. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Markers and frames: The plugin supports custom markers and configurable frames, with frames selectable in-game. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Minecraft versions: The README lists support for Minecraft versions 1.21.11 through 26.3. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Mod compatibility: The plugin can disable minimaps from Xaero’s Minimap, VoxelMap-Updated, and JourneyMap; the README says Iris shader compatibility cannot be added because Iris does not use core shaders. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Purpose: NMinimap is a server-side minimap for fully vanilla Minecraft clients. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Radar: Mob and player radar can be configured; players can enable or disable mob radar with a command when permitted by the server configuration. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Server platforms: The README lists PaperMC and Folia as supported platforms and says Spigot works with limitations. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Spigot limitations: On Spigot, the README recommends setting max-render-threads to 1 and max-scale to 1 or 2 to reduce freezes and server load. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Support: The maker invites users to open an issue for questions, feature requests, or bug reports, and also points to a Discord server. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
What it does: NMinimap is a server-side Minecraft minimap designed for fully vanilla Minecraft clients. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026

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