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WhyMap

by wefhy

WhyMap is a Fabric utility that adds a browser-based, zoomable world map to Minecraft, opened from inside the game.

FabricClient-side onlyGNU General Public License v3.0 onlyOpen source1.19 – 1.21.1

What it does

The map is rendered in a web interface that the mod serves from the client, so the world can be browsed in a browser window with infinite zoom. Players can create waypoints from the map and toggle a minimap on or off. Zooming in far enough shows block textures, giving a closer view of the terrain than a standard map shows.

The mod runs only on the client, so servers do not need it and players can join without installing anything. It is published for Fabric alone, across 13 release versions 1.19 – 1.21.1, with 1.7.8 for 1.21.1 as the latest file. Fabric API and Fabric Language Kotlin are required, and Cloth Config API is needed for the configuration screen. The code is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.

Key features

  1. Browser-based world map

    The world map opens in a web interface, rendered at high performance with infinite zoom.

  2. Block texture zoom

    Zooming close enough shows the textures of individual blocks on the map.

  3. Waypoints from the map

    Players can create new waypoints directly from the map view.

  4. Minimap toggle

    A minimap can be switched on or off without leaving the game.

  5. Map options menu

    A right mouse click on the map opens further options.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.11.7.8
1.211.7.8
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.61.7.7
1.20.51.7.7
1.20.41.7.6
1.20.31.7.6
1.20.21.7.3
1.20.11.7.2
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.19.41.6.4
1.19.31.6.4
1.19.2port-1.5.0_1.19-1.19.2
1.19.1port-1.5.0_1.19-1.19.2
1.19port-1.5.0_1.19-1.19.2
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 2

Fabric Language KotlinThis is a mod that enables usage of the Kotlin programming language for Fabric mods.
Required
Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Optional 2

Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Optional
Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

How it compares

Full comparison

Map Waypoint Text Scale is a Fabric utility for client-side use, released under the MIT License and open source, with files for 1.20 – 1.21.4. F1 Zoom is also client-side and open source under the MIT License, but it targets 1.16 – 1.21.3 and focuses on zoom rather than a browser map. MyZoom covers 1.20.1 – 1.21 and is likewise client-side and MIT-licensed.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
WhyMapFabric1.19 – 1.21.1Client-side only2025-01-02
Map Waypoint Text ScaleFabric1.20 – 1.21.4Client-side only2024-11-19
F1 ZoomFabric1.16 – 1.21.3Client-side only2024-10-31
MyZoomFabric1.20.1 – 1.21Client-side only2024-06-17

Questions

Does WhyMap need Fabric Language Kotlin?

Yes. Fabric Language Kotlin is a required dependency, alongside Fabric API. Both must be installed for the mod to load.

Do servers need WhyMap installed?

No. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game.

Which game versions does WhyMap support?

Files exist for 13 release versions, 1.19 – 1.21.1. The latest Fabric file, 1.7.8, targets 1.21.1 and was published on 2025-01-02.

In the catalog

WhyMap is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 1.21.132,366

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What the author says

You can zoom in close enough to see the textures of blocks. It's old 0.8 version from September 2022 but should give you hint of what it feels like to browse the map in the browser. High performance minecraft world map with web-based interface and infinite zoom. Your map will be presented at
wefhy, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
wefhy
Published
2023-01-29
Updated on Modrinth
2025-01-02
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

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