Dynmap

6.4easy start · #10 of 22
in Minecraft World Map Viewers

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Dynmap is ranked #10 of 22 in Minecraft world map viewers on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Compared on Minecraft world map viewers

Free plan: Yes
Server map support: Yes
Live map updates: Yes
Dimension maps: Yes
Map view mode: 2d
Markers and waypoints: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Dynmap is a set of Minecraft mods that provide a real-time web-based map for various Minecraft server implementations.
Server support: The README lists Spigot/PaperMC, Forge, and Fabric as supported server types.
Map storage: Supported storage backends include flat files, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and AWS S3.
Database drivers: The README says SQL drivers are usually included for Spigot and its derivatives, but may need to be added for Forge and Fabric.
Developer APIs: Dynmap publishes DynmapCoreAPI for all platforms and dynmap-api for Spigot/Bukkit; the README identifies these as its stable interfaces.
License: The repository identifies the project as licensed under Apache License 2.0.
Community support: The README directs users to the Dynmap Discord and subreddit for questions and discussions.
Distribution: The maker's builds directory lists development JARs for supported server implementations, including Fabric, Forge, and Spigot.
Maintainer: The repository says Dynmap is a registered trademark of Michael Primm in Texas, USA.
S3 hosting: AWS S3 can be used both for storage and as the website host.
Integrations: The README mentions plugins and mods using Dynmap APIs to provide support for other mods and plugins, including WorldGuard, Nucleus, and Citizens.
API stability: The README identifies DynmapCoreAPI as a stable cross-platform interface and dynmap-api as stable for Spigot/Bukkit.
Supported environments: The README says Dynmap supports Windows, Linux including x86 and ARM, macOS, and Docker environments.
Compatibility limit: The README lists Spigot/PaperMC support through Minecraft 1.21.4, Forge from 1.12.2 to 1.20.6, and Fabric from 1.14.4 to 1.21.4.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Minecraft World Map Viewers in 2026#10 of 22

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Sources

github.com/webbukkit/dynmap· checked 30 Sept 2026
dynmap.us/builds/dynmap/· checked 30 Sept 2026