Player Tracker Compass
by IDoTheHax
Player Tracker Compass lets a server operator give players a compass that points to the nearest player they have chosen to track.
What it does
Tracking is handled by commands, and a custom tracking compass item shows the direction to the closest tracked player. Up to two players can be tracked at the same time. The compass refreshes its target about every 10 seconds, and it only points to players in the same dimension as the holder, so a target in the Nether does not show from the Overworld.
The mod runs on the server alone, so players join without installing anything. It needs Fabric Loader and Fabric API on the server, and the commands are limited to operators with permission level 4. Administrators running manhunt-style games can use it to follow specific players while keeping control of the tracking limits. Files are published for Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.21. The latest build is v1.0.1 for 1.21, released 2025-03-18, under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later, and the source code is open source.
Key features
Nearest-player compass
The tracking compass points to the nearest tracked player, updating its target roughly every 10 seconds.
Two tracked targets
The server can track up to two players at once, so the compass can follow a pair of targets.
Command-based tracking
Starting and stopping tracking is done with commands that only operators at permission level 4 can use.
Naming and color feedback
The compass name changes color to show the state of tracking, giving the holder a visual signal without a menu.
Protected targets
Players who are being tracked cannot receive a tracking compass, which keeps the hunt from being turned around on the hunted.
Durable compass item
The tracking compass has a magical glint and is fireproof, so it survives lava and fire.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Player tracking compass is the closest match in purpose, with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt files for 1.21.5 – 26.3, server required and client optional, under the MIT License and not open source. Manhunt is server-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and covers 1.21 – 1.21.11 on Fabric. CompassFindings is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.21.10, released under the MIT License and open source, so it works on a client alone.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player Tracker Compass | Fabric | 1.21 | Server-side only | 2025-03-18 |
| Player tracking compass | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-03-09 |
| Manhunt | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-21 |
| CompassFindings | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2026-05-30 |
Questions
Does Player Tracker Compass need to be installed on the client?
What does Player Tracker Compass require?
Who can start tracking a player?
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In the catalog
Player Tracker Compass is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 15,770 mods support Minecraft 1.21.
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What the author says
The tracking compass has a magical glint effect and is fireproof, making it a durable tracking tool. The mod requires operator permissions (level 4) to use tracking commands, ensuring controlled access to tracking features. This mod is ideal for server administrators running manhunt-style games or needing to monitor…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/playertrackercompass
- Owner
- IDoTheHax
- Published
- 2025-02-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15