Simple Tracking Compass
Simple Tracking Compass puts a compass display in the upper-left of the screen that can follow other players, installed through Fabric.
What it does
A compass HUD sits in the top-left corner of the screen and points toward a chosen target. Targets are picked from a Target Selector Screen, which is opened from the Pause Menu, so a player can switch what the compass follows without leaving the game.
Fabric Loader and Fabric API are required, and Mod Menu is optional for opening the settings. The mod is for 1.21 – 26.1.2, with 15 release versions covered, and its latest Fabric file is 1.1.0 for 26.1.2, published on 2026-04-09. Players need the mod, while a server may run without it. The code is under the MIT License and is open source.
Key features
Corner compass HUD
A compass display in the top-left corner of the screen shows the direction of the selected target.
Tracking other players
The compass can be set to follow another player, so a group can keep a common heading while travelling.
Target Selector Screen
A screen reached from the Pause Menu lists the available targets and lets the player choose one.
Optional Mod Menu support
Mod Menu can be installed alongside the mod to reach its settings from the mod list.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Finding a travelling companion
A player who has split from a group on a multiplayer server can set the compass to follow a friend and head toward them.
Navigating across a large world
In single-player, the compass can be pointed at a chosen spot to keep a steady heading over long trips.
Who it’s for: Players who travel far in multiplayer or single-player worlds and want a compass that follows a chosen target, and server owners who want the mod available to players without requiring it on the server.
How it compares
Tripp's Simple Compass is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.4, client-side only and open source under the MIT License. CompassFindings is a Fabric mod for 1.21.10, client-side only and also open source under the MIT License. Simple Compass HUD covers 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 and is client-side only, but it is not open source. Simple Tracking Compass covers the newest versions, and it works on either side, and neither needs it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Tracking Compass | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client required, server optional | 2026-04-09 |
| Tripp's Simple Compass | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-03-15 |
| CompassFindings | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2026-05-30 |
| Simple Compass HUD | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-23 |
Questions
Does Simple Tracking Compass need Fabric API?
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In the catalog
Simple Tracking Compass is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Simple Tracking Compass is a Minecraft mod that adds a Compass to the top-left corner of your screen which lets you track other players.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-tracking-compass
- Owner
- Chorus_Fruuu1t
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15