Command Waypoints

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.1 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Command-configured static waypoints
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Waypoints
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Creates static waypoints without requiring entities
  • Edits coordinates, colors, styles, and transmission ranges
  • Lists and removes configured waypoints through commands

• Where it doesn't

  • Limited to the Fabric loader
  • Supports Minecraft versions 1.21.6 through 1.21.10
  • Extends the Locator Bar rather than rendering a traditional minimap

Our verdict on Command Waypoints

Command Waypoints is a free, open-source Minecraft: Java Edition mod from Minenash that adds command-managed static waypoints to the vanilla Locator Bar. It is aimed at players and server administrators who want configurable waypoint markers without requiring entities. Waypoints can be added at specified coordinates, listed, modified, and removed through commands. The mod runs server-side or in singleplayer, giving it a focused role for command-configured navigation rather than full minimap rendering.

Its strongest feature is the level of waypoint control exposed through commands. Locations can be updated after creation, while colors can be assigned, including hexadecimal colors. Styles can be set, reset, and modified, and transmission ranges can be configured for individual waypoint behavior. This makes Command Waypoints suitable for organized locations that need clear visual distinctions or controlled visibility. It also keeps the feature set centered on static markers instead of adding a broader map interface.

The trade-off is platform scope. Command Waypoints is available for Fabric and Minecraft versions 1.21.6 through 1.21.10, so it suits installations within that loader and version range. It is free and open source, with no paid tier distinction to weigh, but its narrow focus means it is not the right choice for players seeking a traditional minimap renderer. Pick it for command-based static waypoint management and Locator Bar extensions; choose another option if broader map visualization is the priority.

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Alternatives to Command Waypoints

• XMXaero's MinimapA full-featured free minimap for players who want terrain, entities, caves, and waypoints.9.4
• VoxelMapA broad-version Java minimap mod with maps, overlays, waypoints, cave view, and radar.9.2
• Map AtlasesA map-centered minimap mod with strong atlas tools and optional exploration features.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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