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JourneyMap

by techbrew

A real-time mapping mod that renders explored terrain as a minimap and fullscreen map with waypoints and mob tracking.

Category
Utility
Complexity
Beginner-Friendly
Downloads
200M
Sides
Client

Overview

JourneyMap is a utility mod created by techbrew. A real-time mapping mod that renders explored terrain as a minimap and fullscreen map with waypoints and mob tracking. As a utility mod it concentrates on quality-of-life and convenience, and it has been downloaded around 200 million times, which puts it among the options players reach for in this space.

JourneyMap is built for explorers who want a polished real-time minimap and full-screen world map. It maps terrain as you travel, supports waypoints, and offers an in-browser map view, all rendered client-side so it does not affect the server. It is approachable enough to drop into a world and use right away, with little setup required.

The mod is available for Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge, so it fits a range of modpacks and launchers. It currently supports Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1, spanning the 1.20.1 to 1.21.1 releases. It is a client-side mod, which means you can add it to your own game for personal benefit even when the server you join does not run it.

Mod Loaders

Minecraft Versions

1.20.11.20.41.21.1

Key Features

JourneyMap brings a focused set of features to the table. Highlights include real-time minimap and fullscreen map, plus customizable waypoints, with the full list below.

Tags

#map#minimap#waypoints#exploration

How to install JourneyMap

JourneyMap supports Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge; pick one loader (you cannot mix them) and install it for your chosen Minecraft version. It is built for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1, so make sure your profile uses one of those versions.

  1. 1Choose and install one mod loader from Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge for a Minecraft version this mod supports (1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1).
  2. 2Check the download page for any required libraries. JourneyMap lists no hard dependencies here, but it is always worth confirming for your exact version.
  3. 3Drop the JourneyMap .jar file into your instance's mods folder. On a server, place it in the server's mods folder instead, and each player who wants it adds it to their own client.
  4. 4Launch the game with that loader profile and confirm JourneyMap appears in the in-game mods list; if it does not load, re-check the loader, the Minecraft version, and any library requirements.

Supported Minecraft versions: 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1. Always download the build that matches your version exactly, as mod files are version-specific.

See our full mod install guide

Compatibility & alternatives

JourneyMap works particularly well alongside Waystones and Nature's Compass. Because it ships for both Fabric and Forge-family loaders, it slots into most popular modpacks regardless of which side they are built on.

JourneyMap has a modest footprint for what it adds and is widely used in modpacks without notable performance concerns.

If you are comparing options, similar mods include Xaero's Minimap and Xaero's World Map. They cover comparable ground, so the right choice usually comes down to your loader, version, and the rest of your pack.

Frequently asked questions

What does the JourneyMap mod do?

A real-time mapping mod that renders explored terrain as a minimap and fullscreen map with waypoints and mob tracking. It is a utility mod by techbrew, aimed at explorers who want a polished real-time minimap and full-screen world map.

Is JourneyMap Forge or Fabric?

JourneyMap supports Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge. You only install it on one of these loaders, never several at once, so choose the one your pack uses.

What Minecraft versions does JourneyMap support?

JourneyMap supports Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and 1.21.1. Be sure to download the file built for your specific version, since mod jars are not interchangeable across versions.

Does JourneyMap need any dependencies?

No, JourneyMap lists no required mod dependencies here, so it works as a standalone install. It is still wise to confirm on the download page for your exact version.

Can I use JourneyMap on a multiplayer server?

Yes. JourneyMap is client-side, so you can run it yourself on any server, even one that does not have the mod, since it does not require server support.

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