Better Compass
by kindaWkid
Better Compass is a Fabric client mod that adds a tooltip to the compass, showing the coordinates, distance and dimension of the lodestone it points to.
What it does
Hovering over a compass in the inventory shows the position of its target block, which is the lodestone it is linked to. The tooltip lists the X, Y and Z coordinates, the distance to the target in blocks, and the dimension the target is in. The values update as the player moves, so the readout always reflects the current position. If the player stands in a different dimension from the lodestone, a warning line is added to the tooltip.
The display is switchable through a configurable keybind, with three modes: coordinates only, coordinates plus distance, and full information with coordinates, distance and dimension. The default key cycles between them. The mod keeps the vanilla look of the compass and adds only the extra lines, so the interface stays close to the original game. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source, and it runs only on the client, so servers need nothing installed.
Key features
Tooltip readout
Hovering over a compass shows the X, Y and Z coordinates of the lodestone it targets, without opening another screen.
Distance in blocks
The tooltip also gives the distance to the target, which updates as the player moves through the world.
Dimension and warning
The dimension of the target is listed, and a warning appears when the player is in another dimension from the lodestone.
Switchable display modes
Three modes, coordinates only, coordinates plus distance, and full information, can be cycled with a configurable keybind.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who use lodestone compasses in survival or multiplayer and want the target's coordinates, distance and dimension in the tooltip. The mod is a client-side addition, so it suits players on any server without server approval.
How it compares
SG Compass is a client-side Fabric mod under the MIT License, open source, built for 1.21.5 – 1.21.8. Tripp's Simple Compass is also client-side, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.4. Compass Coordinates is client-side Fabric for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, under All rights reserved and not open source. Better Compass is client-side only, released under the MIT License and not open source, for 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Compass | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-03 |
| SG Compass | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-07-23 |
| Tripp's Simple Compass | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-03-15 |
| Compass Coordinates | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-11-09 |
Questions
Does Better Compass need Fabric API?
Does the server need Better Compass installed?
Which game version does Better Compass support?
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What the author says
If the player is in a different dimension than the lodestone, the mod highlights this as a warning in the tooltip. The mod keeps the vanilla feel while adding subtle but powerful information. It is designed to be lightweight, non-intrusive, and intuitive, helping players track lodestones more efficiently and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-compass-kindawkid
- Owner
- kindaWkid
- Published
- 2026-04-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15