
MapCycle
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21–26.x. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
MapCycle makes managing rotating FFA maps simple by handling everything automatically while keeping full control available for administrators.
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MapCycle is a lightweight automated arena rotation plugin designed for Minecraft FFA servers. It allows unlimited arena locations, automatic map switching, player teleportation, countdown announcements, and PlaceholderAPI integration.
MapCycle makes managing rotating FFA maps simple by handling everything automatically while keeping full control available for administrators.
Features
Arena Rotation
| Player Experience
|
Integrations
PlaceholderAPI Support
Display the current active map anywhere:
%mapcycle_current_map%
Perfect for:
- Scoreboards
- TAB lists
- Holograms
- Server menus
Commands
Player Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/map |
Teleports the player to the currently active FFA map. |
Admin Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/mapcycle create <name> |
Creates a new map location at your current position. |
/mapcycle delete <name> |
Removes an existing map. |
/mapcycle list |
Shows all registered maps in database order. |
/mapcycle next |
Forces an immediate map rotation. |
/mapcycle reload |
Reloads plugin configurations. |
Permissions
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
mapcycle.use |
Allows players to use /map. |
True |
mapcycle.admin |
Grants access to all admin commands. | OP |
mapcycle.create |
Allows creating maps. | OP |
mapcycle.delete |
Allows deleting maps. | OP |
mapcycle.list |
Allows viewing map list. | OP |
mapcycle.next |
Allows forcing rotation. | OP |
mapcycle.reload |
Allows reloading configuration. | OP |
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.20+
- Paper / Spigot based server
- Java 17+
- PlaceholderAPI (optional)
Configuration
MapCycle provides configurable files:
config.yml
messages.yml
Configure:
- Rotation intervals
- Countdown timings
- Sounds
- Messages
- Teleport delays
- Placeholder settings
Installation
- Download the latest MapCycle release.
- Place the
.jarinside your server'spluginsfolder. - Restart your server.
- Create your first map:
/mapcycle create <name>
- Configure rotation settings.
License
GNU-3.0
- 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 MapCycle-1.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 232 KB
- Download link checked 5 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.