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 is for
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 is good
- 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
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.
Compared on Minecraft minimap mods
- Supported mod loaders
- Paper, Folia, Spigot
- Supported game versions
- 1.21.11 to 26.2
- Entity radar
- Yes
- Map shape options
- configurable
- Minecraft edition
- java