NMinimap review

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

NMinimap is a server-side Minecraft minimap plugin from NezuShin for Java Edition servers running Paper, Folia, or Spigot. It renders map data through core shaders and is designed for largely vanilla clients. Server administrators can choose round or square maps, set the map scale from 1x to 8x, place the minimap on the left or right side of the screen, and configure map sizes up to 127 x 127 pixels. The feature set also includes custom markers, mob and player radar, and automatic resource-pack generation.

Its strongest fit is a server that needs centralized minimap behavior rather than a client-installed mod. The plugin connects with AnvilORM, Packet events, PassengerAPI, PlaceholderAPI, PackMerger, and Resource Pack Manager. A plugin API supports map drawing and markers, giving server developers a way to extend the map beyond its built-in presentation. These capabilities make NMinimap more suitable for configurable server environments than for players seeking a standalone client-side minimap.

Setup involves server dependencies, the plugin JAR, and the generated resource pack, so administrators should plan for those components during deployment. NMinimap supports Paper, Folia, and Spigot, while documented limitations apply on Spigot. The open-source model may suit teams that want a server-side plugin with an extensible API and configurable display options. Servers that require a client mod, want to avoid resource-pack installation, or depend on an unrestricted Spigot experience should consider another approach.

NMinimap pros and cons

• Where it wins
  • Round or square maps with 1x to 8x configurable scale
  • Mob and player radar with custom map markers
  • Plugin API and automatic resource-pack generation
• Where it doesn't
  • Requires server dependencies, the plugin JAR, and a generated resource pack
  • Runs on Paper, Folia, and Spigot rather than as a client mod
  • Documented limitations apply on Spigot servers

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Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update