PlayerLocator - Admin Tracking Tool
Overview
A lightweight but powerful Minecraft server plugin that gives admins the ability to pinpoint any player's exact coordinates with a simple command. This essential administrative tool helps server staff maintain order and provide assistance without the need to teleport or become visible to players.
Key Features
Precise Player Tracking
Query a player's exact X, Y, Z coordinates with decimal precision using the /locate command. The plugin provides formatted output that's easy to read at a glance.
World Awareness
Multi-world support with clear indication of which dimension the player is in (overworld, nether, end, or any custom worlds).
️ Admin-Only by Default
Permissions-based command access ensures only authorized staff can track players, protecting player privacy while giving admins the tools they need.
⚙️ Extensive Configuration
Customize everything from message formats to notification settings. Make the plugin work exactly how your server needs it to.
Optional Player Notifications
Configure whether players are notified when an admin checks their location - great for transparency on community-focused servers.
Self-Location Check
Staff can check their own coordinates using the same command without arguments, making it a multi-purpose tool for administrators.
Clean Interface
Color-coded messages make information easy to parse at a glance, with customizable formats for different types of location reports.
Developer-Friendly
Clean code with comprehensive comments makes it easy to extend the plugin with your own features.
Planned Features
Future updates will expand the plugin's capabilities with:
Unlike general teleportation plugins, this tool is specifically designed for server admins who need quick access to player locations without disrupting gameplay. It's perfect for:
Installation
Overview
A lightweight but powerful Minecraft server plugin that gives admins the ability to pinpoint any player's exact coordinates with a simple command. This essential administrative tool helps server staff maintain order and provide assistance without the need to teleport or become visible to players.
Key Features
Precise Player Tracking
Query a player's exact X, Y, Z coordinates with decimal precision using the /locate command. The plugin provides formatted output that's easy to read at a glance.
World Awareness
Multi-world support with clear indication of which dimension the player is in (overworld, nether, end, or any custom worlds).
️ Admin-Only by Default
Permissions-based command access ensures only authorized staff can track players, protecting player privacy while giving admins the tools they need.
⚙️ Extensive Configuration
Customize everything from message formats to notification settings. Make the plugin work exactly how your server needs it to.
Optional Player Notifications
Configure whether players are notified when an admin checks their location - great for transparency on community-focused servers.
Self-Location Check
Staff can check their own coordinates using the same command without arguments, making it a multi-purpose tool for administrators.
Clean Interface
Color-coded messages make information easy to parse at a glance, with customizable formats for different types of location reports.
Developer-Friendly
Clean code with comprehensive comments makes it easy to extend the plugin with your own features.
Planned Features
Future updates will expand the plugin's capabilities with:
- Location history tracking
- Movement pattern analysis
- Distance calculation between players
- Map integration
- Webhook notifications for suspicious player activities
- Player grouping and batch location checks
Unlike general teleportation plugins, this tool is specifically designed for server admins who need quick access to player locations without disrupting gameplay. It's perfect for:
- Investigating griefing incidents
- Helping lost players find their way
- Monitoring player distribution across your server
- Resolving disputes about player locations
- Gathering data about player exploration patterns
Installation
- Download the plugin JAR file
- Place it in your server's plugins folder
- Restart your server
- Configure permissions based on your server's needs
- Customize the config.yml file to match your server's style
- /locate <player> - Show a player's coordinates (requires playerlocator.locate)
- /locate - Show your own coordinates (requires playerlocator.locate)
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 26.1, 26.2
- 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 Spigot — 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.
PlayerLocator [1.21.x - 26.x] is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21, 26.1, 26.2. Downloaded 451 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.