
Friend Finder
A simple mod that helps you find your friends in the Minecraft world
About this Mod
Friend Finder is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that helps you locate your friends in the Minecraft world. The mod displays a simple directional indicator with distance information, making it easy to find and meet up with other players on your server.
Press the I key to display on your HUD! No more asking "Where are you?" in chat!
Currently only tested with 2 players
Features
- Directional Tracking: Shows the angle you need to turn to face your friend
- Distance Display: Displays horizontal distance to your friend in blocks
- Height Indicator: Shows the vertical difference when your friend is above or below you
- Toggle Function: Press F key to turn the display on/off instantly
- Automatic Friend Detection: Always tracks the nearest player to you
- Minimal UI: Clean, unobtrusive text display that won't clutter your screen
How It Works
Friend Finder displays a simple message above your hotbar with:
- Your friend's username
- The angle to turn to face them (in degrees)
- The horizontal distance to them (in blocks)
- The height difference when applicable (with + or - sign)
Usage
- To get back to your friend you basically just need to reduce all the numbers down to 0!
- Press I key to toggle Friend Finder display on / off
- Binding can be changed in Minecraft's Controls menu under "Friend Finder"
Why Use Friend Finder?
- No more asking "Where are you?" in chat
- No more checking co-ords in F3
- Stop wandering around aimlessly looking for each other!
- Find your way back to your group after exploring
- Coordinate builds and adventures more efficiently
- Works in all dimensions (Overworld, Nether, End)
Compatibility
- Works with Minecraft 1.21.5
- Requires Fabric Loader and Fabric API
- Client-side only (works on any server)
- No conflicts with other mods known
Resource Usage
Friend Finder is designed to be extremely lightweight with minimal impact on performance. It uses simple calculations and text rendering to avoid any FPS drops or lag.
Available Versions
How to Install Friend Finder 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 (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Friend Finder". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Friend Finder 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Friend Finder compatible with fabric?
Friend Finder officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Friend Finder – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Friend Finder 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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