Introduction

Xaero’s Minimap is one of the most popular minimap mods for Minecraft, adding a minimap directly to your screen while you play.

It’s especially useful for navigation, waypoint management, cave exploration, and keeping track of important locations in survival worlds and multiplayer servers.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to install Xaero’s Minimap for Minecraft 26.1.2 step by step, including all required dependencies.

⚠️ This article was written with the help of AI and may contain inaccuracies.

Requirements

Before installing Xaero’s Minimap, make sure you have:

Minecraft version 26.1.2 installed
Java 17 or higher
Internet connection

Step-by-Step: Xaero’s Minimap Installation

Step 1: Download Xaero’s Minimap

Go to: Xaero’s Minimap on Modrinth

Download the version for Minecraft 26.1.2
Click the green Download button

Step 2: Install Fabric Loader

Go to: Fabric Loader Official Website

Download Fabric Loader
Run the installer
Select version 26.1.2
Click Install

Step 3: Download Fabric API

Fabric API is recommended and required by many Fabric mods.

Go to: Fabric API on Modrinth

Download the version for Minecraft 26.1.2

Step 4: Open Your Mods Folder

Windows

C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods

Mac

~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods

If you don’t see a mods folder, create one and name it:

mods

Step 5: Install the Mods

Drag these files into your mods folder:

Xaero’s Minimap
Fabric API

Make sure:

All are for version 26.1.2
All files are .jar

Step 6: Launch the Game

Open Minecraft Launcher
The Fabric profile should be selected automatically
Click Play

Xaero’s Minimap should now be installed and working.

How to Use Xaero’s Minimap

Once in-game:

A minimap will appear in the corner of your screen
Press Y to open the minimap settings
Press B to create waypoints
Use waypoints to mark bases, villages, mines, or portals

The mod also supports:

Cave maps
Death point tracking
Entity and mob display
Zoom controls
Coordinate display
Custom waypoint colors and icons

What’s Next? Improve Your Setup

After installing Xaero’s Minimap, you can combine it with:

Sodium → Better FPS and smoother gameplay
Xaero’s World Map → Full-screen world map integration
Replay Mod → Record gameplay and cinematics

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Mod not working	Check Fabric installation and Fabric API
Game crashes	Make sure all versions match (26.1.2)
Minimap not appearing	Check mod settings or keybind conflicts
Waypoints missing	Verify world save and config files

Downloads & Links

👉 Xaero’s Minimap: https://modrinth.com/mod/xaeros-minimap/

👉 Fabric API: https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api/

👉 Fabric Loader: https://fabricmc.net/

Final Tips

Xaero’s Minimap is client-side, so it works on most servers
Some servers may restrict certain minimap features
Customize the minimap settings for better visibility and performance
Keep your mods updated to avoid crashes and compatibility issues

📝 How to Install Xaero’s Minimap for Minecraft 26.1.2 (Step-by-Step Guide)