BetterCoords
Overview
A lightweight yet powerful Minecraft plugin that enhances navigation and teamplay by displaying player coordinates directly in the action bar. Never get lost again or spend time typing /tp commands to find friends!
Features
🧭 Seamless Coordinate Display
- Action Bar Integration: Coordinates are displayed right above your hotbar, keeping your chat clean
- Customizable Format: Change colors, style, and layout of coordinate display
- Performance Optimized: Minimal impact on server performance with configurable update frequency
🎮 User-Friendly Commands
- /coords: Toggle coordinates display on/off
- Aliases: Use
/bcor/bettercoordsas shortcuts - Persistent Settings: Your preference is saved between sessions
👥 Multiplayer Enhancement
- Find Friends Easily: No more "Where are you?" spam in chat
- Meet-up Coordination: Quickly navigate to shared locations
- Exploration Tracking: Keep track of where you've been
⚙️ Admin Features
- Default State: Configure whether coordinates are shown by default for new players
- Custom Messages: Modify all plugin messages through the config file
- Permission System: Control who can use the plugin functionality
Why Choose This Plugin?
Unlike vanilla's F3 debug screen that clutters your view with technical information, this plugin displays just what you need—your coordinates—in a clean, customizable format. It's perfect for SMP servers where players collaborate on builds or embark on joint adventures.
Server owners will appreciate the minimal server impact and straightforward configuration. Players will love the convenience of seeing their position without breaking immersion or cluttering chat with coordinate messages.
Installation
- Download the plugin jar file
- Place it in your server's plugins folder
- Restart the server
- Configure options in the config.yml file (optional)
Compatible with Spigot, Paper, and most Bukkit-based servers from 1.20 upward.
Support
Having issues or want to suggest features? Join our Discord community!
Enhance your navigation experience today with this essential utility for both casual players and serious builders!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as BetterCoords-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 6.2 MB
- Download link checked 31 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.