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Trader Locator

by AtlasPlays

Trader Locator, from AtlasPlays, lets a server operator find where Wandering Traders spawn in the world, and the mod is installed on the server.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalAll rights reserved1.19.4 – 26.3

What it does

The mod locates Wandering Traders in a loaded world so that a server owner can see where they appear. A Wandering Trader that despawns leaves a message in chat stating that it disappeared, which helps when tracking a trader that has left the area. Installation follows the correct file path: the datapack goes in saves/[world]/datapacks.

Trader Locator is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Its builds cover 1.19.4 – 26.3, with the latest file, 1.2.0+mod, made for 26.3 on 2026-10-13. The server must run the mod, while players may leave it out, so it is not needed on the client. It is also available as a data pack for server platforms.

The mod is All rights reserved and is not open source. Public links exist for the source code and the issue tracker. Its first release dates from 2023-11-10, and the last update was 2026-10-13.

Key features

  1. Wandering Trader locating

    Shows where Wandering Traders spawn in the world, so the operator can find them.

  2. Despawn message

    When a Wandering Trader despawns, a message in chat reports that it has disappeared.

  3. Datapack installation

    Installed as a datapack placed in the world's datapacks folder, without a loader-specific setup.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.31.2.0+mod1.2.0+mod1.2.0+mod1.2.0+mod
1.21.51.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod
1.21.41.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod
1.21.31.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod
1.21.21.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod
1.21.11.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod
1.211.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod1.1.0+mod
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Tracking traders on a server

Server owners who want to know where a trader appeared can use the location output instead of searching the map by hand.

Who it’s for: Server operators running Wandering Trader based gameplay who want to find traders and see when they leave.

How it compares

Full comparison

Named Traders is server-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for 1.19 – 26.3, so players join without installing it. NoMoWanderer is client and server, open source under the MIT License and covers 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, so every player needs it as well.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Trader LocatorFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.19.4 – 26.3Server required, client optional2026-10-13
Named TradersFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.19 – 26.3Server-side only2026-09-20
NoMoWandererFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.19.2 – 1.21.11Client and server2026-04-07

Questions

Does Trader Locator need to be installed on the server?

Yes. The server must run the mod, while players may install it but do not need to, so it works on the server alone.

Which loaders does Trader Locator support?

Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. The latest file, 1.2.0+mod, is published for each of them for 26.3.

Can Trader Locator be used on Fabric servers?

Yes. A Fabric file exists for the 1.19.4 – 26.3 range, with 1.2.0+mod as the latest build for 26.3.

In the catalog

Trader Locator is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Mobs mods11,058Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

When the Wandering Trader despawns and leaves a message of "The Wandering Trader has disappeared for now." You may NOT redistribute this work in any capacity including, but not limited to: Reuploading this work on other websites, using any textures or models, or copying code.
AtlasPlays, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
AtlasPlays
Published
2023-11-10
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-13
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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