How do I install Heatmap?

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. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Heatmap work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Heatmap

by ArcticDev · on Modrinth

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Mod loader Bukkit1 build
Mod loader Paper1 build
Mod loader Purpur1 build
Mod loader Spigot1 build

Minecraft version

Minecraft 1.19–1.20.4Newest

Minecraft 1.19–1.20.4Newest

Minecraft 1.19–1.20.4Newest

Minecraft 1.19–1.20.4Newest

⬇ Download for 1.19–1.20.4 · Bukkit ⬇ Download for 1.19–1.20.4 · Paper ⬇ Download for 1.19–1.20.4 · Purpur ⬇ Download for 1.19–1.20.4 · Spigot

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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Plugin is currently being reprogrammed from the ground up. versions 2.0.0+ will support 1.21.4+ and Java 21 ONLY. WorldGuard dependency has been removed, and custom API will be implemented. Thank you :P

Description

The Heatmap plugin offers a dynamic way to visualize player movements across your Minecraft server. By tracking and visualizing player locations, server owners can gain insights into how players interact with the world, which areas are most popular, and where to focus their development efforts. Whether you're managing a small community server or a large-scale multiplayer environment, Heatmap provides valuable data in an easily interpretable visual format.

Requirements

Supported Versions
1.18.2-1.20.4

Java 17 Required
Worldgaurd Required

Soft Depends

Squaremap
Bluemap (Until cheese update, large data sets may cause FPS loss)

at this time I will not be supporting Dynmap and Pl3xmap due to poor API

Why Use Heatmap?

Player Engagement: Understand where players spend their time to enhance those areas or improve underutilized spaces.
Server Development: Make informed decisions on where to build new attractions or optimize existing ones.
Event Planning: Analyze movement patterns to plan events in popular locations or revitalize neglected areas.

Commands and Permissions

Below are the commands available with the Heatmap plugin, along with the required permissions for each command:

/heatmap create <regionID>
- Description: Initializes a heatmap for the specified region.
- Permissions: heatmap.create, heatmap.admin, or be an Operator.
/heatmap close <regionID>
- Description: Processes and closes the heatmap for the specified region, making it available for viewing.
- Permissions: heatmap.close, heatmap.admin, or be an Operator.
/heatmap view <regionID> [<UUID>]
- Description: Views the heatmap for the specified region. If a UUID is provided, view the individual player trail.
- Permissions: heatmap.view, heatmap.admin, or be an Operator.
/heatmap remove <regionID>
- Description: Removes the heatmap for the specified region.
- Permissions: heatmap.remove, heatmap.admin, or be an Operator.
/heatmap render <regionID>
- Description: Renders heatmaps on supported Maps
- Permissions: heatmap.render, heatmap.admin, or be an Operator.

Use these commands to generate, view, and manage heatmaps on your server, providing you with a unique perspective on player activity.

Support and Feature Requests

Please join my development discord for support and feature requests!

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2
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.

Verified by MCModsHub

Ships as Heatmap-1.4.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 348 KB
Download link checked 1 Sept 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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