Modern Compass
by CuriousCat
Modern Compass puts a compass screen on the client that shows directions, for players who want heading information on screen.
What it does
The mod adds a compass screen that shows the directions while a player moves around the world. It is a small client-side addition for Forge, and only the client needs it, so players join servers without installing anything.
Modern Compass is built for Minecraft 1.20.1 and is published for Forge alone, with a Forge file for 1.20.1 as the latest build. The author calls it extremely simple, and the mod has no dependencies beyond Forge itself. The code is not open source, and it is released under All rights reserved. The author says most configurations should work and that the mod should not conflict with others because of its narrow scope. Some notes mention a plan to port it to Fabric and other Minecraft versions, and say AI tools were used during development.
Key features
Compass screen
A compass screen shows the directions, so the heading can be read without leaving the game view.
Client-side display
The compass is drawn on the player's own screen, and nothing has to run on the server.
Narrow scope
The mod does one job, which keeps its behavior limited to the compass display.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Navigating open terrain
A player exploring open ground or a large map can check the heading on screen while moving.
Who it’s for: Players on Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge who want a simple on-screen compass. The mod is not aimed at server owners, since it changes nothing on the server side.
How it compares
Minerals Compass is published for Forge and 1.20.1 with the Client and server environment, so the server and every player need it, and it is not open source under All rights reserved. CompassLite is also for Forge and 1.20.1 but is client-side only, under All rights reserved and not open source, which makes it the closest match to Modern Compass. Zoni's Compass Waypoints is Forge and 1.20.1 with the Client and server environment, released under the MIT License and not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Compass | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-06 |
| Minerals Compass | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-09 |
| CompassLite | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-07-05 |
| Zoni's Compass Waypoints | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-23 |
Questions
Does Modern Compass need to be installed on the server?
Which loader and version does Modern Compass support?
Can Modern Compass conflict with other mods?
In the catalog
Modern Compass is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
这是一个极其简单的模组，它会在屏幕上显示一个罗盘(见图库)。 应该不会和其他模组有冲突，因为它很简单。 大部分配置应该可以正常运作。 目前来看，不会移植到Fabric或其他Minecraft版本。 制作模组的过程中使用了AI。 我是个学生，我不一定有技术和时间解决兼容问题，除非问题真的影响到我了。 This is an extremely simple mod that displays a compass on the screen (see gallery). It shouldn’t conflict with other mods because it’s very straightforward. Most…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/modern-compass
- Owner
- CuriousCat
- Published
- 2026-04-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15