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NMinimap is a server-side minimap plugin for Java Minecraft servers that shows a map to players using fully vanilla clients.

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#10 of 22
Score
5.3
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What NMinimap is

NMinimap is a server-side minimap plugin for Java Minecraft servers that shows a map to players using fully vanilla clients. Players can choose a round or square display, place it on either side of the screen, and set a scale from 1× to 8×. The map can display at up to 127 × 127 pixels. Custom markers, switchable frames, and configurable mob and player radar add ways to annotate and monitor the map. NMinimap supports Paper, Folia, and Spigot; the project materials list Minecraft support through versions 26.2 and 26.3. Spigot has limitations. Setup requires AnvilORM and Packet events, and installation also involves adding the plugin JAR to the server and installing its generated resource pack. PassengerAPI and PlaceholderAPI are optional, while PackMerger or Resource Pack Manager can help merge and distribute resource packs. Bedrock players are unsupported, and Iris shaders are incompatible; some HUD or text-decoration shaders may also conflict. NMinimap is free, open source under GPL-3.0, and lists release 1.0.9 as its latest. Support is available through GitHub issues or Discord.

Good

  • Works for players using fully vanilla clients
  • Round or square map with 1× to 8× scale
  • Custom markers and switchable map frames
  • Configurable mob and player radar
  • Free and open source under GPL-3.0

Watch out

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

Who it suits

NMinimap suits Java server operators who want a minimap for vanilla clients and can manage plugin and resource-pack installation. Servers using Bedrock clients or Iris shaders should look elsewhere.

Verdict

NMinimap offers server-side mapping, markers, and radar without requiring players to use a modded client. Check the Bedrock and shader limitations, and account for its required dependencies before installing.

The facts

Each one read from NMinimap's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Bedrock limitation
The README says Bedrock is not supported because it uses a different rendering pipeline.checked 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.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
Installation
Installation instructions say to add the plugin JAR to the server’s plugins directory and install the generated resource pack.checked 7 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
Map display
Players can choose a round or square map, its screen side, and a scale from 1x to 8x.checked 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.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
Markers and frames
The plugin supports custom markers and configurable frames, with frames selectable in-game.checked 7 Oct 2026
Minecraft versions
The README lists support for Minecraft versions 1.21.11 through 26.3.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
NMinimap is a server-side minimap for fully vanilla Minecraft clients.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
What it does
NMinimap is a server-side Minecraft minimap designed for fully vanilla Minecraft clients.checked 7 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Server platforms
The README lists PaperMC and Folia as supported platforms and says Spigot works with limitations.checked 7 Oct 2026

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