Map Distance Fix
by MrErenK
Players who carry a map far past its edges see only a generic marker in vanilla, and Map Distance Fix replaces that with a real player indicator that stays visible.
What it does
Map Distance Fix changes how player decorations behave on maps when the player is outside the map boundaries. Instead of the player indicator disappearing or showing a generic off-map marker with no direction, the mod converts it into a regular player decoration that keeps the correct rotation, so the facing direction remains readable. The aim is to make treasure maps and other map items easier to use when the player wanders beyond their edges.
The mod adds a distance display that shows how far the player is from the map center or from the nearest structure, which helps with reaching a destination. Its settings can be changed through a JSON config file or, when Cloth Config API and Mod Menu are installed, through an in-game configuration screen. Without those optional mods, the config file and in-game commands still work, and the commands can reload the config and report status without a restart.
Installation needs Fabric API. The mod is client required and server optional, so players must install it while a server may skip it. Map Distance Fix is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and it is released under the MIT License as open source.
Key features
Always visible player
The player icon stays on the map even when the player is far outside its boundaries.
Correct facing direction
Off-map decorations keep the rotation that shows which way the player is facing.
Distance readout
A readout shows how far the player is from a map's center point or a nearby structure.
Configurable output
Settings can be edited in a JSON file or in the in-game screen provided through Cloth Config API.
In-game commands
Commands reload the config and report status, so changes apply without restarting the game.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
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.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 2
Use cases
Treasure map navigation
Players following a treasure map can keep track of their position and heading even after leaving the mapped area.
Reaching a structure
The distance readout helps a player estimate how far remains to the map center or the nearest structure.
Who it’s for: Players who use treasure maps and other map items in survival or adventure play, and server owners who want maps to stay readable when players go beyond their edges.
How it compares
Auto Map Update is server-side only, not open source, released under All rights reserved, and published for 1.19.2 – 1.21.11, so players can join without installing it. XaeroNav is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and published for 1.16.5 – 26.3 across Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, which makes it a client mod that covers a wider version range. Map Distance Fix is client required and server optional, and covers its own files on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map Distance Fix | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.17 – 26.2 | Client required, server optional | 2026-07-25 |
| Auto Map Update | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-29 |
| XaeroNav | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-15 |
Questions
Does Map Distance Fix need Fabric API?
Must the server install Map Distance Fix?
Can the mod be configured without Cloth Config API?
Which game versions have files for Map Distance Fix?
In the catalog
Map Distance Fix is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
A very simple Minecraft mod that fixes map player indicators to always show the player's position and direction, even when outside map boundaries, making it much easier to navigate treasure maps and other map items. Both mods are optional. Without them, you can still configure the mod by editing the JSON config file…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/map-distance-fix
- Owner
- MrErenK
- Published
- 2025-06-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15