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What it is
squaremap is a free Minecraft server plugin or mod that generates a live world map for viewing in a web browser. Its vanilla-like top-down 2D view is designed for navigation and supports live updates, dimension maps, and markers or waypoints. Player markers can display yaw rotation, health, and armor. The project lists Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge as supported platforms; Fabric requires Fabric API. squaremap includes an internal web server enabled by default, using port 8080 by default, but server hosts may restrict which ports are available. For more advanced setups, such as those requiring SSL certificates, the documentation recommends an external web server. Listed integrations include ChunkyBorder, Heatmap, PlotSquared, Residence, and Towny, along with add-ons for banners, claims, death spots, mobs, signs, skins, vanish, and WorldGuard. Developers can use its API to draw markers, shapes, and icons on rendered maps. The project uses the MIT License; its Leaflet web interface uses the 2-clause BSD License.
For and against
For
- Free plugin or mod for supported Minecraft platforms.
- Provides live updates and dimension maps.
- Player markers can show rotation, health, and armor.
- API supports drawing markers, shapes, and icons.
Against
- Fabric installations require Fabric API.
- Server hosts may restrict available ports.
- Advanced setups such as SSL certificates call for an external web server.
The verdict
squaremap combines a navigational 2D map with player markers, integrations, and a developer API. Check platform and host port requirements before choosing it for a server.
Who it suits
squaremap may suit Minecraft server operators who want visitors to view a live, browser-based map. Developers can use its API to add map markers, shapes, and icons.
Plans and prices
squaremap
Minecraft server plugin or mod · requires a supported platform
Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Developer API
- The API lets developers draw markers, shapes, and icons on rendered maps.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The project directs users to Modrinth for downloads and provides development builds through its Jenkins job.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- squaremap includes an internal web server enabled by default, with port 8080 as its default port.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hosting requirement
- The installation guide notes that server hosts may restrict available ports and advises checking with the host.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include ChunkyBorder, Heatmap, PlotSquared, Residence, Towny, and squaremap addon plugins for banners, claims, death spots, mobs, signs, skins, vanish, and WorldGuard.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under the MIT License, and its Leaflet web UI frontend is licensed under the 2-clause BSD License.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Map style
- The map uses a vanilla-like top-down 2D view designed for navigation.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Player markers
- Player markers can show yaw rotation, health, and armor.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- squaremap is a lightweight live world map viewer for Minecraft servers that generates a map viewable in a web browser.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Rendering
- The project describes its render times as ultra fast.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security configuration
- The documentation recommends an external web server for more advanced setups such as SSL certificates.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- The project lists Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge, and says Fabric requires Fabric API.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
