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    Nature's Compass

    Mod

    Allows you to locate biomes anywhere in the world.

    A100/ 100
    • OverviewA
    • SecurityPassed
    • PrivacyNothing sent
    • AINone found
    • CompatibilityUp to 26.3
    • ModpacksIn 51,860
    • ReleasesLatest 4 Oct

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    NaturesCompass-26.3-2.5.1-fabric.jar

    Released 19 Sep 2026 · 227.2 KB

    Passed: our checks found nothing harmful in this file.

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    OverviewSecurityPrivacyAICompatibilityModpacksReleases

    Why grade A

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    Strengths

    • Regular releases for the newest Minecraft versions
    • Stable releases
    • Public source code and issue tracker
    • Widely used

    Points lost

    No points lost.

    All 11 criteria

    • Maintenance

      Full points27 / 27
      Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.3 weeks ago (4 Oct 2026) 12 / 12
      Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for one of the Minecraft versions many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1.26.3 (latest) on Fabric and NeoForge, 1.21.5 on Forge 9 / 9
      Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 8 months.Releases in 14 of the last 24 months 6 / 6

    • Stability

      Full points22 / 22
      Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.14 of the 387 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (4%) 10 / 10
      Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.No quick fix in 2 years 7 / 7
      Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None 5 / 5

    • Transparency

      Full points10 / 10
      Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.GitHub · MattCzyr/NaturesCompass 7 / 7
      Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker.GitHub issues · MattCzyr/NaturesCompass 3 / 3

    • Popularity

      Full points4 / 4
      DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.332,588,695 4 / 4

    • Track record

      Full points8 / 8
      AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.10.0 years, 145 releases 8 / 8

    • Security

      Passed
      File checksThis check adds no points. It can only take points away.Our checks found nothing harmful in all 27 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. See Security
    Total100 / 100

    Images

    • Found Biome
    • Select Biome
    • Biome Info

    About

    Nature's Compass is a utility item for finding biomes across the world and viewing information about them, including vanilla and modded biomes. Right-clicking opens a biome selection screen where you can search the available biomes, while the compass points toward a found biome and displays its information on the HUD. If it is not pointing toward a biome, it points toward world spawn; you can also reset its state with Shift-right-click. Configuration options let you blacklist biomes and set a maximum search distance.

    Written from Modrinth . How we write it

    In-game changes

    Changes the game's code in 3 areas: Rendering and graphicsChanges 2 game code files in this area: drawing mobs, items, particles and textures on screen., User interfaceChanges 1 game code file in this area: menus, screens, tooltips, the chat window and the in-game overlay. and Server and world logicChanges 1 game code file in this area: the world, commands, scoreboards, saved data and game rules..

    Adds 1 item: Nature's Compass; 2 recipes and 4 advancements.

    Counted from the names and data files in the mod, so the list may not be complete.

    Keeps all of vanilla Minecraft's textures, models and sounds.

    Often used with it

    See all 30
    sparkAChippedCAttributeFixAMacaw's FurnitureBExplorer's CompassA

    Details

    Creator
    Chaosyr
    License
    Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International
    Downloads
    332.6M
    Created
    27 Oct 2016
    Official pages
    Modrinth , CurseForge
    Links
    Source code , Issues

    Security

    No harmful code found

    We checked its files and read their code, without running it.

    What it can do on your computer

    Creates settings files
    The mod keeps its settings in the config folder of your game, where you can change or delete them. 1 file in your config folder.

    Why we show this: a mod runs on your computer like any program, so harmful code in it can take your accounts or files. Our checks look for known signs of harm. They cannot prove that a file is harmless. In the grade: malware means no grade, and a Warning in a latest file for a recent Minecraft version lowers it.

    How we checked · All 83 latest files checked
    • FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.
      83 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The answer above is about the 27 for recent versions. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
    • Their codeWe turn the code of the files back into readable code and follow what it does, without running it. This shows what it downloads, what it sends and where your login goes.
      Read without running it
    • Author on ModrinthA form on Modrinth where the author can declare that the project interacts with your system outside the game. It is optional.
      Declares no interactions with your system outside the game.
    • Looked for, not foundWe looked for these in the file and did not find them.
      The internet, folders outside the game, other programs, updating itself, the webcam or microphone, an AI service.

    Privacy

    Sends nothing

    We read its code without running it: it contacts no web address while you play.

    Why we show this: a mod can send things about you over the internet, like your player name or your login. Contacting an address to check for updates or download files sends nothing about you. Not in the grade: sending data can be normal for what a mod does.

    How we checked · All 27 files read
    • Files readWe read the code without running it. We list each web address the code contacts while you play, and what it sends. Code that is never used is left out.
      The code of all 27 files, for recent Minecraft versions. See each file in Releases
    • Author on ModrinthA form on Modrinth where the author can declare crash reports, usage data and advertisements. It is optional.
      Declares no crash reports, usage data or advertisements.

    AI

    No sign that AI was used to make it

    We looked for AI tools in its texts, files, images, code history and pull requests and found none.

    No sign of AI in the game

    We found no AI service, AI library or AI model file in its code.

    Why we show this: some players and servers avoid projects made with AI, and AI in the game can send what you write to an online service. Not in the grade: using AI does not tell whether a project works well or is kept up to date.

    How we checked · 8 places read
    • Author on ModrinthA form on Modrinth where the author can declare AI content and AI features in the game. It is optional and most authors leave it empty.
      Declares no AI content and no AI features.
    • Code historyThe public code on GitHub: who made each change, credit lines such as "Co-authored-by", and its files.
      Nothing found
      295 commits read
    • Pull requestsThe recent pull requests, comments, topics and README of the GitHub repository.
      Nothing found
      47 pull requests read
    • Description and changelogsThe description, project page and newest changelogs: sentences saying an AI tool was used, and text pasted from an AI chat.
      Nothing found
      40 changelogs read
    • Its filesFiles that AI coding tools leave behind (like AGENTS.md), and the texts inside the files you download.
      Nothing found
    • Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.
      Nothing found
      32 images read
    • Icon and galleryThe metadata of the original icon and gallery images of the project.
      Nothing found
      5 images read
    • Code of the modThe code and files of the mod, read without running it: addresses of AI services, AI libraries, AI model files and a place for your own AI key.
      No AI service, AI library or AI model file
      39 code files read

    Compatibility

    See all 145 files
    Fabric
    NeoForge
    Forge
    1.71.101.151.1926.1

    Point at or tap a version to see its loaders.

    Runs onWhere to install it: in your game, on the server, or both. As the author says on Modrinth.Needed in your game and on the server, or you cannot join.
    RequiresProjects you must also install for it to work. From the author's lists for its files for recent Minecraft versions, or from its project page.Nothing
    OptionalProjects it can work with but does not need. The author lists them.Nothing
    IncludesProjects packed inside its files.Nothing
    Speed of updatesHow fast it gets a file for new Minecraft versions, on average, compared with similar projects. Not part of the grade.Faster than most mods. On average, it gets a file 10 days after a new Minecraft version comes out. Measured on the last 6 Minecraft versions.

    Related projects

    Projects that need Nature's Compass to work.

    ProjectTypeDownloadsGrade
    Excalibur - Nature's CompassDResource pack1.4K downloadsComforts and Compasses Advancements Pack Add-on-Mod782 downloadsNature's & Explorer's Compass NerfDData pack600 downloadsKiForge SMP82%Modpack: 82% of its graded mods are A or BModpack217 downloadsNature's Compass 1.17 styledCResource pack143 downloadsEmberwild Journey BookDMod139 downloads

    Modpacks using this project

    Find modpacks with it
    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    3K1.5K0
    Oct 2024: 1,871 modpacksNov 2024: 1,761 modpacksDec 2024: 1,871 modpacksJan 2025: 2,041 modpacksFeb 2025: 1,911 modpacksMar 2025: 2,079 modpacksApr 2025: 2,118 modpacksMay 2025: 2,145 modpacksJun 2025: 1,969 modpacksJul 2025: 2,056 modpacksAug 2025: 2,050 modpacksSep 2025: 1,911 modpacksOct 2025: 1,969 modpacksNov 2025: 2,140 modpacksDec 2025: 2,304 modpacksJan 2026: 2,325 modpacksFeb 2026: 2,072 modpacksMar 2026: 2,121 modpacksApr 2026: 2,286 modpacksMay 2026: 2,443 modpacksJun 2026: 2,374 modpacksJul 2026: 2,470 modpacksAug 2026: 2,331 modpacksSep 2026: 2,307 modpacks
    Oct 2024Oct 2025Sep 2026
    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    Oct 20241,871
    Nov 20241,761
    Dec 20241,871
    Jan 20252,041
    Feb 20251,911
    Mar 20252,079
    Apr 20252,118
    May 20252,145
    Jun 20251,969
    Jul 20252,056
    Aug 20252,050
    Sep 20251,911
    Oct 20251,969
    Nov 20252,140
    Dec 20252,304
    Jan 20262,325
    Feb 20262,072
    Mar 20262,121
    Apr 20262,286
    May 20262,443
    Jun 20262,374
    Jul 20262,470
    Aug 20262,331
    Sep 20262,307

    51,860 modpacks include Nature's Compass in at least one of their versions. Here are the 30 most downloaded.

    ModpackDownloadsLast version with it
    The Pixelmon Modpack22.6M downloadslast version with it 10 May 2025All the Mods 10 - ATM1022.5M downloadslast version with it 15 Oct 2026Better MC [FORGE] - BMC421.1M downloadslast version with it 9 Oct 2026Prominence™ II: Hasturian Era15.4M downloadslast version with it 23 Oct 2026All the Mods 9 - ATM913.7M downloadslast version with it 12 Oct 2025DeceasedCraft - Urban Zombie Apocalypse9.8M downloadslast version with it 17 Jul 2026All the Mods 8 - ATM89.3M downloadslast version with it 17 Dec 2023Cave Horror Project 18.2M downloadslast version with it 1 Oct 2026Better MC [FABRIC] BMC17.9M downloadslast version with it 20 Nov 2023Roguelike Adventures and Dungeons7.6M downloadslast version with it 15 May 2026
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    Often in the same modpacks

    Mods that modpacks often add together with Nature's Compass. Share: how many of the modpacks with Nature's Compass also have that mod.

    ProjectTypeShareGrade
    sparkAModin 35% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassChippedCModin 34% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassAttributeFixAModin 34% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassMacaw's FurnitureBModin 33% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassExplorer's CompassAModin 32% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassMacaw's TrapdoorsAModin 32% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassNetherPortalFixAModin 32% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassMacaw's RoofsAModin 28% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassElevatorModAModin 28% of the modpacks with Nature's CompassCooking for BlockheadsAModin 28% of the modpacks with Nature's Compass
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    Latest files

    The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.

    MinecraftLoaderVersionSecuritySendsRequires
    26.3·Fabric2.5.12.5.1 · NaturesCompass-26.3-2.5.1-fabric.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.3·NeoForge3.3.13.3.1 · NaturesCompass-26.3-3.3.1-neoforge.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.2·Fabric2.5.12.5.1 · NaturesCompass-26.2-2.5.1-fabric.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.2·NeoForge3.3.03.3.0 · NaturesCompass-26.2-3.3.0-neoforge.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1 to 26.1.2·Fabric2.5.12.5.1 · NaturesCompass-26.1-2.5.1-fabric.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    26.1 to 26.1.2·NeoForge3.3.03.3.0 · NaturesCompass-26.1-3.3.0-neoforge.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.11·Fabric2.5.02.5.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-2.5.0-fabric.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.11·NeoForge3.3.03.3.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-3.3.0-neoforge.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.10·Fabric2.2.92.2.9 · NaturesCompass-1.21.10-2.2.9-fabric.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.10·NeoForge3.0.53.0.5 · NaturesCompass-1.21.10-3.0.5-neoforge.jarSends: NothingRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
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    145 releases

    MinecraftLoaderVersionReleasedSecurityGet it onDownload
    26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge3.3.13.3.1 · NaturesCompass-26.3-3.3.1-neoforge.jar (main file)·4 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 220.2 KB
    26.3·NeoForge3.3.03.3.0 · NaturesCompass-26.3-3.3.0-neoforge.jar (main file)·19 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 220.2 KB
    26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric2.5.12.5.1 · NaturesCompass-26.3-2.5.1-fabric.jar (main file)·19 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 227.2 KB
    26.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge3.3.03.3.0 · NaturesCompass-26.2-3.3.0-neoforge.jar (main file)·17 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 220.3 KB
    26.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric2.5.12.5.1 · NaturesCompass-26.2-2.5.1-fabric.jar (main file)·17 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 227.2 KB
    26.1 to 26.1.226.1 to 26.1.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric2.5.12.5.1 · NaturesCompass-26.1-2.5.1-fabric.jar (main file)·17 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 227.2 KB
    1.21.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge3.4.03.4.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.1-3.4.0-neoforge.jar (main file)·8 Apr 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 219.4 KB
    1.21.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric2.6.02.6.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.1-2.6.0-fabric.jar (main file)·8 Apr 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 227.9 KB
    1.20.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric2.6.02.6.0 · NaturesCompass-1.20.1-2.6.0-fabric.jar (main file)·8 Apr 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 233.0 KB
    1.20.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge1.12.01.12.0 · NaturesCompass-1.20.1-1.12.0-forge.jar (main file)·8 Apr 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 222.2 KB
    26.1 to 26.1.226.1 to 26.1.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge3.3.03.3.0 · NaturesCompass-26.1-3.3.0-neoforge.jar (main file)·25 Mar 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 220.2 KB
    26.1 to 26.1.226.1 to 26.1.2·Fabric2.5.02.5.0 · NaturesCompass-26.1-2.5.0-fabric.jar (main file)·25 Mar 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 227.1 KB
    1.21.11The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·NeoForge3.3.03.3.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-3.3.0-neoforge.jar (main file)·25 Mar 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 220.1 KB
    1.21.11The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric2.5.02.5.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-2.5.0-fabric.jar (main file)·25 Mar 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 227.1 KB
    1.21.11·NeoForge3.2.03.2.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-3.2.0-neoforge.jar (main file)·10 Mar 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 220.9 KB
    1.21.11·Fabric2.4.02.4.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-2.4.0-fabric.jar (main file)·10 Mar 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 228.4 KB
    1.21.11·NeoForge3.1.03.1.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-3.1.0-neoforge.jar·27 Feb 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Not on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 216.3 KB
    1.21.11·Fabric2.3.02.3.0 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-2.3.0-fabric.jar·27 Feb 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Not on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 223.7 KB
    1.21.11·NeoForge3.0.53.0.5 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-3.0.5-neoforge.jar (main file)·18 Dec 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 213.9 KB
    1.21.11·Fabric2.2.92.2.9 · NaturesCompass-1.21.11-2.2.9-fabric.jar (main file)·18 Dec 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthOpen this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 221.8 KB
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