OnlyWaypoints
by 1TheCrazy
OnlyWaypoints gives players labeled waypoints with name and distance, shown in the world with a beacon-style beam that fades as the player gets close.
What it does
Waypoints are created through a command interface and display their label and distance from the player. Each marker is drawn with a beam that fades out on approach, so nearby points do not clutter the view. The screens follow the vanilla look and feel, and the mod is described by its author as a bloat-free alternative to other waypoint mods.
The mod works in both singleplayer and multiplayer, where it suits players who want a lighter, SMP-like way to mark places without adding much to the game. It is installed by placing the file in the mods folder of a Fabric instance, and it needs nothing else from the mod list.
OnlyWaypoints targets Minecraft 1.21.4 – 1.21.7 on Fabric only, with four release versions and 1.0.1 for 1.21.6 as the latest file. It is client-side only, so servers run without it. The code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Labeled waypoints
Each waypoint shows its name and the distance to the player, so several markers can be told apart at a glance.
Fading beacon beams
Waypoint beams fade out as the player comes close, keeping the view clear near the destination.
Command interface
Waypoints are created and managed through commands rather than item use, which keeps the mod light.
Vanilla-style GUI
The interface is styled to match the vanilla menus, so the screens feel like part of the base game.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want simple, labeled waypoints with a vanilla look, and server players who want to mark places without a server-side plugin. Players who need waypoints visible to others should check the other options listed on this card.
How it compares
EzWaypoints is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.8 – 1.21.11, released under the MIT License and open source, so it targets newer game versions than OnlyWaypoints. SimpleWaypoints is also client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, with files for 1.21.6 – 1.21.8. GraphWaypoints is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.2 that can run on a client, a server or both, and it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnlyWaypoints | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.7 | Client-side only | 2026-03-10 |
| EzWaypoints | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-18 |
| SimpleWaypoints | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-13 |
| GraphWaypoints | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client or server, optional | 2026-07-02 |
Questions
Does OnlyWaypoints need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does OnlyWaypoints support?
Can OnlyWaypoints be used in multiplayer?
In the catalog
OnlyWaypoints is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 13,697 mods support Minecraft 1.21.7.
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What the author says
This Mod is a Quality Of Life Mod generally indented for SMP-like gameplay, though you can also use it differently. It was created to create a bloat-free and open-source alternative to other waypoint mods. Then place it inside your mods folder for Minecraft.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/onlywaypoints
- Owner
- 1TheCrazy
- Published
- 2025-07-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15