EzWaypoints

EzWaypoints is a free, open-source client-only Fabric mod for Minecraft Java Edition that adds in-world waypoint labels without a minimap. It supports Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.21.8 through 1.21.11, and the server does not need the mod installed. Its in-game manager lets players create, edit, remove, and browse saved waypoints. Labels can be colored and resized, with an optional Y coordinate; a linked Overworld and Nether setting scales X and Z coordinates by eight between dimensions. Each server and singleplayer world has its own profile, including worlds with matching names. Players can export share codes, while imports skip waypoints that match an existing entry's name, color, dimension, and coordinates. A teleport button appears only if the server provides `/tp` or `/teleport` and the player has permission. Data stays in `config/ezwaypoints/ezwaypoints.json`. Installation calls for Fabric Loader, the matching Fabric API, and the matching mod jar in the instance's mods folder. The project is MIT-licensed and links to GitHub Issues for reports.

EzWaypoints focuses on waypoint labels, saved profiles, and sharing without adding a minimap. Teleport controls depend on the server's commands and the player's permission.

EzWaypoints suits Minecraft Java players who want labeled waypoints without a minimap. It is for players using Fabric on the listed game versions.

EzWaypoints is a free, open-source Fabric mod for Minecraft Java Edition players who want waypoint labels without a minimap. It suits players who value a focused marker tool and want to keep server installs simple. Its strength is careful waypoint organization; its limit is that it offers no mapping or radar.

Overview

Because EzWaypoints runs on the client, a server does not need to install it or use a custom protocol. That makes it a practical fit for players joining servers where they cannot control the server’s mod setup. The tradeoff is a deliberately narrow scope: it marks locations, but does not map terrain or locate entities.

Key features

The in-game manager supports creating, editing, deleting, and paging through saved waypoints. Separate profiles keep each server and singleplayer world instance apart, even when two worlds have the same name. That separation helps players who move between saves and servers avoid carrying the wrong set of locations into a session.

Labels can use Minecraft-style colors and adjustable size, and can optionally show the Y coordinate. Players can display them in the current dimension or link Overworld and Nether visibility, scaling X and Z coordinates by eight between the two. The linked mode helps with cross-dimensional navigation, but it is not cave mapping; entity radar is also absent.

Share codes let players export waypoints to send to another player. During import, the mod skips an entry when its name, color, dimension, and coordinates all match an existing waypoint. This prevents exact duplicates while allowing entries that differ in any of those properties.

A teleport button appears only when the server makes /tp or /teleport available and the player has permission. It can save steps for eligible players, but it does not grant teleport access. Waypoints are stored locally in config/ezwaypoints/ezwaypoints.json.

Pricing

EzWaypoints is free: its Free plan costs nothing and covers Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8–1.21.11 on Fabric as a client-side mod. The project is open source under the MIT License, and there is no paid tier or trial to weigh against the free version. Its stated scope has no plan-based quotas or seat limits; the meaningful constraints are game version and loader compatibility.

Platforms

The mod supports Minecraft Java Edition versions 1.21.8 through 1.21.11 and Fabric only. Installation requires Fabric Loader, the matching Fabric API, and the matching EzWaypoints jar in the game instance’s mods folder. It runs on the client, while waypoint data remains on that device.

Who it's for

Choose EzWaypoints if you want readable in-world markers, per-world profiles, and shareable locations without adding a minimap or requiring server installation. It is less suitable if you want a broader navigation display, entity radar, cave mapping, or support for another mod loader or Minecraft version.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Separate profiles distinguish even same-named worlds, reducing the risk of mixing locations between sessions.
• Pros: Adjustable, colored labels and linked Overworld–Nether visibility give players control over how waypoints appear and carry across dimensions.
• Pros: Client-only operation means servers do not need the mod installed.
• Cons: Fabric and Minecraft 1.21.8–1.21.11 support limit use to compatible setups.
• Cons: No minimap, cave mapping, or entity radar, so it cannot replace a mapping-focused tool.
• Cons: Teleport controls depend on server commands and player permission, so they are unavailable in many situations.

Alternatives

For a wider selection of Minecraft mapping tools, browse Minecraft Minimap Mods. Choose CurseForge instead if you want a web catalog for free Minecraft mods and modpacks, with a freemium model. MapWriter Mini Map MITE is another free option, but its stated fit is a Minecraft 1.6.4-MITE port rather than EzWaypoints’ current Java version range.

Waypointer is another free open-source Fabric mod; it requires Fabric Loader, Fabric API, Hypixel Mod API, and Java 25+ for its current versions. wWaypoints is another free alternative. Antique Atlas 4, Command Waypoints, Minimap CE, and NMinimap are other options to compare.

Verdict

EzWaypoints is a strong fit for Fabric players who want organized, shareable waypoint labels without a minimap or server-side setup. Choose it for its focused markers, separate profiles, and cross-dimensional visibility; look elsewhere if you need mapping, radar, or compatibility beyond its stated Fabric and Minecraft version range.