Dynmap®
by mikeprimm
Dynmap draws a Google Maps-like view of a Minecraft server that players open in a web browser, with live updates as the world changes.
What it does
Maps are rendered per world and can be configured for each one. The built-in webserver works out of the box, and the files can instead be copied into an existing site served by Apache or another web server. Renderers can be chosen for speed or for detail, and the HD renderer is enabled through a setting in configuration.txt.
Components switch features on or off. The bundled set adds chat balloons, chat from the browser into the game, and markers, areas and lines. Dynmap is published for Fabric and Forge, and it is also available for Paper, Spigot and Bukkit. The mod is released under the Apache License 2.0 and is open source. Its files cover 1.10.2 – 1.21.11, and the latest Fabric and Forge builds are v3.8 for 1.21.11.
Key features
Per-world maps
Each world can use its own map settings, so the overworld, nether and end can look different in the browser.
Live map updates
The map stays in sync with the world while a browser tab is open, and changes appear without a reload.
Player faces and positions
Players appear on the map with their faces, so viewers can see who is where.
Chat and time on the map
Chat messages show as balloons or in a chatbox, viewers can write to players in-game, and the current time and weather are displayed.
Protected regions
WorldGuard, Residence, Towny and Factions regions can be drawn on the map through matching Dynmap plugins.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.15.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 2 mods
Use cases
Server maps for players
Server owners give players a browser map of the world, with live positions and chat.
Separate web hosting
Dynmap files can be placed in an Apache directory, so the map is served from an existing website.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a browser map of their world, and players who use it to find places and other players.
How it compares
squaremap is open source under the MIT License and is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, for 1.19.3 – 26.3. BlueMap is also open source under the MIT License and for 1.13 – 26.3, but it is server-side only, while Head Browser is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.2 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynmap® | Fabric and Forge | 1.10.2 – 1.21.11 | Not published | 2026-01-14 |
| squaremap | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.3 – 26.3 | Not published | 2026-10-11 |
| BlueMap | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.13 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-10 |
| Head Browser | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-20 |
Questions
Does Dynmap need a separate web server?
Which loaders does Dynmap support?
Why does the map appear slowly after a full render?
In the catalog
Dynmap® is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
A Google Maps-like map for your Minecraft server that can be viewed in a browser. Easy to set up when making use of Dynmap's integrated webserver which works out-of-the-box, while also available to be integrated into existing websites running on Apache and the like. Dynmap can render your worlds using different…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/dynmap
- Owner
- mikeprimm
- Published
- 2023-03-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15