WFinder
by woztgaming
WFinder gives players a directional compass that points toward nearby ores, with a selection screen for choosing the target.
What it does
Holding the WFinder Compass in the main hand lets the player scan for ores within a 40-block radius around them. Pressing R opens the Ore Selection Screen, where the player picks the ore to find. The compass then points toward the chosen block, and the exact coordinates and distance appear in the action bar or chat. Deepslate variants of the supported ores are detected as well.
The mod is built for Fabric and Forge on 1.20.1, and it needs Fabric API. The server and every player need the mod installed. The code is All rights reserved and not open source, with the first release published on 2026-08-13.
Use WFinder for mining trips where a player wants a specific ore such as diamond, gold, iron or ancient debris without searching a cave wall by wall. It keeps the search on the compass itself, so no outside tool is needed while underground.
Key features
Ore detection radius
The compass scans blocks within a 40-block radius around the player.
Deepslate variants
Deepslate forms of the supported ores are detected alongside the standard blocks.
Ore selection screen
Pressing R while holding the compass opens a menu for choosing the target ore.
Exact coordinates
Coordinates and distance to the chosen ore are shown in the action bar or chat.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Searching for ancient debris
A player can select ancient debris and follow the compass to find netherite material in the Nether.
Finding iron and gold in caves
Selecting one ore at a time lets the player navigate toward a single target instead of checking every vein.
Who it’s for: Players who work in survival worlds and want a directional aid for locating specific ores. Servers with a client and server setup can add it for their members.
How it compares
Netherite Compass is open source under the MIT License, runs on Fabric and Forge, and covers 1.20 – 26.3, a wider range than WFinder's single 1.20.1 build. Better Compass Azimut needs the client but leaves the server optional, and is available for Fabric and Forge on 1.20 – 1.20.6.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFinder | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-13 |
| Netherite Compass | Fabric and Forge | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-19 |
| Better Compass Azimut | Fabric and Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.6 | Client required, server optional | 2026-01-14 |
Questions
Does WFinder require Fabric API?
Does the server need WFinder installed?
Which game versions does WFinder support?
In the catalog
WFinder is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
WFinder is a handy Minecraft mod that adds a custom directional compass to help you locate hidden ores effortlessly! 💎⛏️
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/wfinder
- Owner
- woztgaming
- Published
- 2026-08-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15