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Xaero's World Map

Xaero's World Map adds a fullscreen, self-writing exploration map to Minecraft Java Edition. It renders your discovered world as you explore, works optionally on servers, and pairs seamlessly with Xaero's Minimap.

By thexaero via Modrinth.

Xaero's World Map mod icon, a stylized map and compass logo
Section
Java Mod
Platform
Java
Versions
v 1.12.2 / 1.16.5 / 1.17.1 / 1.18.2 / 1.19.4 / 1.20.1 / 1.20.4 / 1.20.6 / 1.21 / 1.21.1 / 1.21.4 / 1.21.5 / 1.21.11
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Xaero's World Map is a client-required mod for Minecraft Java Edition that builds a fullscreen exploration map as you play. Open it with M (the default keybind) to see a top-down view of every chunk you have visited, including terrain, biomes, and waypoints synced from Xaero's Minimap. The mod supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt and has seen continuous updates since Minecraft 1.7.10.

How to Install Xaero's World Map

  1. 1.Download the mod .jar for your Minecraft version and loader from the Modrinth page.
  2. 2.Install a compatible mod loader: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Quilt.
  3. 3.Place the downloaded .jar in your .minecraft/mods/ folder.
  4. 4.On Fabric, also add Fabric API to your mods folder if not already present.
  5. 5.Launch Minecraft and press M to open the world map.

Client and Server Setup

Xaero's World Map is required on the client and optional on the server. On a vanilla or modded multiplayer server without the mod installed, it still builds your map client-side as you explore. Installing it server-side enables additional features like server-controlled map data, but the core exploration map works entirely without a server-side install.

Compatibility with Xaero's Minimap

Xaero's World Map and Xaero's Minimap are made by the same creator and designed to share waypoints and player markers. When both are installed together, waypoints you set in either mod appear in the other automatically. Each mod works on its own, but installing both gives you a complete navigation setup: a corner minimap for moment-to-moment awareness and a full-screen exploration view a keybind press away.

Configuration and Keybinds

All settings are accessible through the in-game keybind screen and the world map's built-in settings panel. You can change the M keybind, adjust zoom levels, toggle underground or cave-layer mapping, and configure waypoint display. Map data is stored per world save or server address so exploration history stays separate across different games.

Questions about this entry.

  • How do I install Xaero's World Map?

    Download the .jar for your Minecraft version and loader from the Modrinth page, then place it in your .minecraft/mods/ folder alongside your mod loader (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Quilt). On Fabric, you also need Fabric API. Launch Minecraft and press M in-game to open the map.

  • Does Xaero's World Map work with Forge and NeoForge?

    Yes. Xaero's World Map supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt. The Modrinth page lists separate .jar builds for each loader, so download the one that matches your setup.

  • Is Xaero's World Map compatible with multiplayer servers?

    The mod is required on the client and optional on the server. You can use it on any multiplayer server without needing a server-side install. Your exploration map builds locally as you move through the world.

  • Does Xaero's World Map work with Xaero's Minimap?

    Yes, the two mods are designed to work together. Waypoints and player markers are shared between the minimap and the full-screen world map when both are installed. Each mod is available separately and functions independently.

  • Which Minecraft versions does Xaero's World Map support?

    Xaero's World Map has been updated continuously from Minecraft 1.7.10 through 1.21.x. Current active updates target 1.20.x and 1.21.x. Check the Modrinth page for the exact build matching your version.

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