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Footsteps Trail

by Mod_MC

Footsteps Trail draws fading footstep markers behind the player, so a route through caves or forests can be retraced.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient-side onlyMIT License1.12.2 – 26.3

What it does

Each step leaves a marker that fades over time, which helps trace a path back through caves, forests and unmapped areas. Three modes control how the trail behaves: Steps Mode keeps the last N footsteps, up to 50, Time Mode fades markers after a set duration of up to 30 seconds, and Stealth Mode turns tracking and rendering off while the player sneaks or crouches.

Stride handling scales the spacing between markers. Sprinting raises the minimum distance between steps by 50 percent to reflect longer strides. Ground Only, the default, places markers on solid ground, while the alternative tracks movement over air and water as well. Realistic footprints adapt shape and depth to the block underneath, such as sand, snow, dirt or stone, and the Simple option uses flat squares.

The mod runs on the client alone, and it needs Fabric API on Fabric. It is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 14 release versions, 1.12.2 – 26.3, and is released under the MIT License without being open source.

Key features

  1. Fading step markers

    Footprints remain visible for a while and then disappear, so the recent path stays readable without clutter.

  2. Steps, Time and Stealth modes

    Markers can be limited by count or by age, and tracking can be suspended while the player sneaks.

  3. Surface-aware footprints

    Realistic footprints change shape and depth to suit the block the player walks on, while Simple shows flat squares.

  4. Client-side commands

    Trail settings are changed with commands that start with footsteps, and the mode can be picked from the same set.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
26.31.3.2Not available1.3.2
26.21.3.11.2.01.3.1
26.1.21.2.01.2.0Not available
1.21.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.21.111.1.01.1.0Not available
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.61.3.21.2.0Not available
1.20.51.3.21.2.0Not available
1.20.41.3.21.2.0Not available
1.20.31.3.21.2.0Not available
1.20.21.3.21.2.0Not available
1.20.11.3.21.3.2Not available
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.41.2.0Not availableNot available
1.19.31.2.0Not availableNot available
1.19.21.2.0Not availableNot available
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Use cases

Exploring caves

Markers show the way back through twisting tunnels where the map does not reveal the route.

Navigating forests

A trail of fading steps helps a player return to a camp or a point of interest in dense woods.

Who it’s for: Players who explore large terrain on their own and want a visual route back. Because the mod is client-side, it suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike.

Questions

Does Footsteps Trail need Fabric API?

Fabric API is required on Fabric. Forge and NeoForge builds do not list it as a dependency.

Does a server need to install Footsteps Trail?

No. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game.

How long do the markers stay visible?

In Time Mode they fade after a set duration of up to 30 seconds. In Steps Mode the last N footsteps, up to 50, are kept instead.

In the catalog

Footsteps Trail is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Decoration mods12,078Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

👉 Click the banner or [[start here]]( to get going. Use code BLUE40 and unlock your 40% discount instantly. A lightweight client side mod that displays fading footstep markers behind you as you explore. Whether you're delving into caves, navigating forests, or mapping new areas, your trail will guide you back.
Mod_MC, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Mod_MC
Published
2026-01-25
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-14
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

AdventureDecorationUtility
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