WayPointMod
by Homewar
WayPointMod gives players a client-side way to mark locations and see them on a sleek HUD indicator instead of the vanilla compass.
What it does
Waypoints are placed through a B key shortcut, a menu screen with a graphical layout, or custom commands for scripted waypoint management and automation. The HUD indicator sits at the top of the screen in an RPG-style look, shows only waypoints inside a limited view sector, and clusters distant markers so the display stays readable and the frame rate holds up. Display options are set through the settings screen, and waypoints can be searched by name and pinned as favorites at the top of the list.
Quick actions let a player hide or show a favorite, share it in chat, or delete it. The overlays are meant to be less obtrusive than half-screen notifications, and the mod is aimed at explorers, builders and map makers who work in complex worlds. It runs on Fabric and NeoForge and needs only the client, so servers do not install it. Files cover 1.21.8, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1 and 26.1.2, with 1.3.2 for 26.1.2 as the latest Fabric file and 1.0.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest NeoForge file, which is in the beta channel. The mod is not open source; its license is Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0, and public links exist for the source code and the issue tracker.
Key features
Waypoint placement
Markers are created with a B key shortcut, from the waypoints menu, or with commands for scripted placement.
Compact HUD indicator
A sleek indicator at the top of the screen replaces the vanilla compass and shows only nearby waypoints.
Distant marker clustering
Markers far away are grouped together so the overlay stays clear and does not slow the game down.
Search and favorites
Waypoints can be found by name, and favorites are pinned to the top of the list.
Quick actions
Favorites can be hidden or shown, shared in chat, or deleted from the same list.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Auto Portal Waypoints is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod, client-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, published for 1.21.1 – 26.2. Waypoint Stone is open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license and needs both client and server, with a 1.21 file. GraphWaypoints is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.2 that is not open source and is under the MIT License, while Easy Waypoints is a CC0 1.0 Universal Fabric mod for 26.1 – 26.3 that is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WayPointMod | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.8 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-29 |
| Auto Portal Waypoints | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-20 |
| Waypoint Stone | Fabric | 1.21 | Client and server | 2026-03-31 |
| GraphWaypoints | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client or server, optional | 2026-07-02 |
| Easy Waypoints | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-10 |
Questions
Which loaders does WayPointMod support?
Does a server need WayPointMod installed?
Can waypoints be created with commands?
In the catalog
WayPointMod is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
More from Homewar
Similar mods
What the author says
Tired of clunky compasses and annoying screen-cluttering HUDs? Waypoints is a lightweight client-side mod that revolutionizes navigation in Minecraft. Mark locations effortlessly, ditch the vanilla compass for a sleek RPG-style locator, and customize everything to fit your playstyle—perfect for explorers, builders…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/waypointmod
- Owner
- Homewar
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15