Footsteps Trail
Never get lost again! Fading footstep markers help you retrace your path through caves, forests, and beyond.
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About this Mod
👣 Footsteps Trail
A lightweight client-side mod that displays fading footstep markers behind you as you explore. Whether you're delving into caves, navigating forests, or mapping new areas, your trail will guide you back.
✨ Features
Tracking Modes
- Steps Mode – Keep your last N footsteps (default: 50, max: 500)
- Time Mode – Footsteps fade after a set duration (default: 30s, max: 300s)
Placement Modes
- Ground Only (default) – Markers only on solid ground
- Continuous – Track everywhere, even in air/water
Marker Shapes
- Square (default) – Simple flat square
- Circle – Smooth circular marker
- Paw – Paw print with toe pads
- Cross – Plus-shaped marker
Customization
- Colors: White, Gray, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
- Size: Adjustable from 0.05 to 2.0
- Opacity: Adjustable from 0.05 to 1.0
- Quick toggle with
Bkey
⌨️ Commands
All commands are client-side and start with /footsteps.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/footsteps or /footsteps status |
Show current status |
/footsteps toggle |
Enable / disable the trail |
/footsteps clear |
Clear all active markers |
/footsteps mode <time|steps> |
Switch tracking mode |
/footsteps placement <ground|continuous> |
Switch placement mode |
/footsteps config time set <1–300> |
Set time-mode duration (seconds) |
/footsteps config steps set <1–500> |
Set max steps to keep |
/footsteps appearance shape <square|circle|paw|cross> |
Change marker shape |
/footsteps appearance color <color> |
Change marker color |
/footsteps appearance size <0.05–2.0> |
Change marker size |
📦 Requirements
- For Fabric: Fabric Loader • Fabric API
- For Forge: Forge Loader
Client-side only • Works on any server • MIT License • Made by Blue print
Available Versions
How to Install Footsteps Trail on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Footsteps Trail". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.20.5 (+8 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Footsteps Trail server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Footsteps Trail compatible with fabric and forge?
Footsteps Trail officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.20.5. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Footsteps Trail – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Footsteps Trail consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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