Where Journeymap puts the minimap and how to move it

Journeymap displays a small map in the corner of your screen by default — usually the top right. You can move it to any corner, resize it, or hide it entirely through the mod's settings menu. The process takes about one minute and requires no file editing or external tools.

The minimap position is controlled inside the game itself, not by changing mod files. You access the settings through Journeymap's in-game interface, which appears as a button or menu option once the mod is installed and running.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Journeymap's settings by pressing the key shown in your controls menu (often J by default, but this varies by installation).
  • Navigate to the Minimap section within settings and look for Position, Location, or Corner options.
  • Select your preferred corner: top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right.
  • You can also adjust the minimap size and transparency in the same menu without restarting the game.
  • Changes save automatically when you close the settings menu.

Finding the Journeymap settings button in-game

When Journeymap is installed and active, a small icon or button appears on your screen. This is your entry point to all settings. The exact location and appearance depend on your Minecraft version and how Journeymap was installed, but it is always visible while you are playing.

Look for a small map icon, compass rose, or labeled button — often in a corner of the screen or in the pause menu under Mods. If you cannot find it visually, check your Controls menu (Settings > Controls on most versions). Search for any key binding that mentions "Journeymap" or "map" — this will show you which key opens the settings. Press that key while in-game to open the Journeymap interface.

Navigating to the minimap position setting

Once you open Journeymap's main menu, you will see several tabs or categories. Look for one labeled Minimap, Display, or Map Settings. Click or select that tab.

Inside the Minimap section, you should see options for Position, Location, Corner, or Alignment. The exact wording varies slightly between Journeymap versions, but the purpose is always the same: to let you choose where the small map appears on your screen. Some versions show this as a dropdown menu; others show it as clickable buttons representing each corner.

Selecting a new corner for the minimap

Once you find the Position or Corner setting, you will see four options corresponding to the four corners of your screen: top-left, top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-right. Select whichever corner works best for your playstyle and monitor setup.

Top-right is the default because it does not usually overlap with the hotbar or inventory icons at the bottom left. However, if you use mods that place information in the top right, or if you straightforward prefer a different location, any corner works equally well. The minimap will reposition itself when ready after you select a new corner.

Resizing and adjusting transparency while you are there

While you have the Minimap settings open, you can also change the size of the minimap and how transparent it is. These options are usually just above or below the Position setting. A smaller minimap takes up less screen space; a larger one is easier to read at a glance. Transparency (sometimes called Opacity or Alpha) controls how see-through the minimap is — lower values make it fade into the background, higher values make it solid and opaque.

Experiment with these settings until the minimap feels comfortable to look at without blocking your view of the game world. You can change them again at any time without restarting Minecraft.

Saving your changes and confirming they work

Most versions of Journeymap save your settings automatically when you close the settings menu. Close the Journeymap interface by pressing the same key you used to open it, or by clicking an Exit or Done button if one appears. Look at your screen — the minimap should now be in the corner you selected.

If the minimap does not appear in the new location, or if the settings menu closed without saving, try opening Journeymap again and checking whether your selection was recorded. If it was not, the mod may not have loaded correctly. Restart Minecraft and try again. If the problem persists, verify that Journeymap is actually installed by checking your mods list in the main menu.

What to do if you cannot find the settings menu

If you cannot locate the Journeymap button or settings menu, the mod may not be installed or may not have loaded. Check your mods folder to confirm Journeymap is there. On most systems, this is located at .minecraft/mods (Windows and Linux) or Library/process Support/minecraft/mods (Mac). Look for a file with "journeymap" in the name.

If the file is present but the mod is not appearing in-game, you may need to reinstall it or may support it is compatible with your Minecraft version. Journeymap versions are specific to each Minecraft release — a mod built for version 1.19 will not work in version 1.20, for example. Check the mod's read page to confirm you have the correct version for the Minecraft release you are playing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move the minimap to the center of my screen?

Most versions of Journeymap only offer the four corners as position options. If you need the minimap in the center or a custom location, check whether your version has an Advanced or Custom Position setting. Some newer versions do offer this, but it is not standard across all releases.

Will moving the minimap affect my game performance?

No. The minimap position is purely visual and does not change how much work the mod does. Moving it, resizing it, or changing its transparency will not make the game run faster or slower.

Do I need to restart Minecraft after changing the minimap position?

No. Changes take effect when ready. You can adjust the position, close the settings menu, and see the result right away without restarting the game.

What if the minimap keeps moving back to its original corner?

This usually means the settings did not save. Check that you closed the Journeymap menu properly — some versions require you to click a Save or Confirm button rather than just closing the window. If you are using a launcher like CurseForge or MultiMC, also verify that the launcher has write permissions to your mods folder.

Can I hide the minimap completely?

Yes. In the Minimap settings, look for an option labeled Enabled, Visible, Show Minimap, or similar. Unchecking or toggling this off will hide the minimap without uninstalling the mod. You can turn it back on the same way.