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squaremap is a free Minecraft server plugin or mod that creates a live map people can view in a web browser.

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#15 of 22
Score
5.9
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What squaremap is

squaremap is a free Minecraft server plugin or mod that creates a live map people can view in a web browser. Its top-down 2D map has a vanilla-like style intended to help with navigation, and it supports live updates, dimension maps, and markers or waypoints. Player markers can show yaw rotation, health, and armor. The project lists Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge as supported platforms; Fabric also requires Fabric API. It includes an internal web server enabled by default on port 8080, though server hosts may restrict which ports are available. For more advanced setups, such as those using SSL certificates, the documentation recommends an external web server. Integrations include ChunkyBorder, Heatmap, PlotSquared, Residence, and Towny, plus add-on plugins for banners, claims, death spots, mobs, signs, skins, vanish, and WorldGuard. Developers can use the API to draw markers, shapes, and icons on maps. squaremap is licensed under MIT, and its Leaflet web interface uses the 2-clause BSD License.

Good

  • Free plan; live map updates.
  • Supports dimension maps and 2D navigation.
  • Player markers can show yaw, health, and armor.
  • API supports markers, shapes, and icons.

Watch out

  • Fabric requires Fabric API.
  • Server hosts may restrict available ports.
  • Advanced SSL setups call for an external web server.

Who it suits

It suits Minecraft server operators who want a browser-based world map, and developers who want to add map markers, shapes, or icons. Check platform and port requirements before installing.

Verdict

squaremap combines a live browser map with player markers, dimension maps, and an API for custom map elements. Its platform and hosting requirements are worth checking before setup.

Plans and prices

From squaremap's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
squaremapFreeMinecraft server plugin or mod · requires a supported platform

The facts

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

What it does

Developer API
The API lets developers draw markers, shapes, and icons on rendered maps.checked 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
The project directs users to Modrinth for downloads and provides development builds through its Jenkins job.checked 4 Oct 2026
Hosting
squaremap includes an internal web server enabled by default, with port 8080 as its default port.checked 4 Oct 2026
Hosting requirement
The installation guide notes that server hosts may restrict available ports and advises checking with the host.checked 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
Listed integrations include ChunkyBorder, Heatmap, PlotSquared, Residence, Towny, and squaremap addon plugins for banners, claims, death spots, mobs, signs, skins, vanish, and WorldGuard.checked 4 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under the MIT License, and its Leaflet web UI frontend is licensed under the 2-clause BSD License.checked 4 Oct 2026
Map style
The map uses a vanilla-like top-down 2D view designed for navigation.checked 4 Oct 2026
Player markers
Player markers can show yaw rotation, health, and armor.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
squaremap is a lightweight live world map viewer for Minecraft servers that generates a map viewable in a web browser.checked 4 Oct 2026
Rendering
The project describes its render times as ultra fast.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security configuration
The documentation recommends an external web server for more advanced setups such as SSL certificates.checked 4 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Supported platforms
The project lists Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge, and says Fabric requires Fabric API.checked 4 Oct 2026

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