CompassHUD
by KalebLangley
CompassHUD puts a compass, coordinates and an in-game clock on the player's screen while exploring.
What it does
CompassHUD draws a heads-up display with three readouts: a compass that points toward a target, the current X, Y and Z coordinates, and the in-game clock. The compass target is set automatically based on the dimension the player is in, so it stays useful when moving between the Overworld, the Nether and the End. The clock shows the time of day together with the number of days that have passed in the world.
The mod is client-side only, so a player can add it to a single-player world or to a multiplayer client without any change on the server. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, covering the game versions 1.20.1 and 1.21. The code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Its public source code and issue tracker are linked from the mod's listing.
Key features
Compass display
A compass bar on the HUD shows the heading and a navigation target, which helps keep direction in large worlds.
Automatic compass target
The compass target is picked from the current dimension, so no manual setup is needed after travelling.
Coordinate readout
The current X, Y and Z coordinates are displayed continuously for quick reference while building or exploring.
Clock with day count
An in-game clock displays the time of day alongside the number of days passed in the world.
Configurable layout
The HUD elements can be adjusted to match the player's preferences.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
GameClock is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and published for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, so it covers a wider range of versions but has no compass. Compass Coordinates is client-side only for Fabric alone, covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, and is not open source, as it is under All rights reserved. Clock HUD is also client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, but it covers Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.16.4 – 1.21.11 and includes only a clock.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CompassHUD | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21 | Client-side only | 2024-07-21 |
| GameClock | Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-11-26 |
| Compass Coordinates | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-11-09 |
| Clock HUD | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-28 |
Questions
Does CompassHUD need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does CompassHUD support?
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What the author says
Enhance your Minecraft experience with a dynamic HUD that provides real-time information about your world. This mod is perfect for players who want to stay oriented and keep track of time while exploring the vast Minecraft world. Configure your HUD to match your preferences and enhance your gameplay experience!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/compasshud
- Owner
- KalebLangley
- Published
- 2024-07-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-07-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15