Simple Compass

Simple Compass

A simple compass mod for Minecraft Fabric.

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About this Mod

Simple Compass by TreSet

Compass HUD generated by the mod.

Description

This mod creates a simple and clean RPG-like compass showing indicators for the four cardinal directions on the ingame HUD.
You can set up to four waypoints which are displayed alongside the cardinal directions.

The settings page opens by pressing H by defaut and can be accesed via Mod Menu.

Enjoying this mod?

Consider checking out TreeLauncher, the component based Minecraft Launcher.

Setup

This mod requires VanillaConfig (since v1.6.0)!

Put the .jar file from releases into your Minecraft Mod folder.

List of features (v1.6)

  • simple, clean compass bar
  • easy to use ingame settings menu
  • four, per world customizable waypoints
  • adjustable compass scale (width)
  • individually adjustable direction and waypoint sprite size
  • multiple display modes: display always, never or when holding a compass in hand, hotbar or inventory
  • minimalist mode: removes all color on the compass (displays only the letters)
  • proper waypoint scaling in the nether

License

This mod is available under the GNU GPLv3 license. Feel free to redistribute, modify and incorporate it in your own open-source projects.

Available Versions

Simple Compass 1.7.9+26.2release
MC 26.2fabric
June 17, 2026
Simple Compass 1.7.8+26.1release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
March 25, 2026
Simple Compass 1.21.11-v1.7.5release
MC 1.21.11fabric
December 10, 2025
Simple Compass 1.21.9-v1.7.4release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10fabric
October 3, 2025
Simple Compass 1.21.6-v1.7.3release
MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
June 17, 2025

How to Install Simple Compass on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Simple Compass". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+22 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Simple Compass 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Simple Compass compatible with fabric?

Simple Compass officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Simple Compass – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple Compass 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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Details

License
GNU General Public License v3.0 only
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.6+15 more