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Footsteps Trail
Java Edition

Footsteps Trail

by Blue_Print

Never get lost again! Fading footstep markers help you retrace your path through caves, forests, and beyond.

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Updated
Forge, Fabric, Quilt
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👣 Footsteps Trail

A lightweight client-side mod that displays fading footstep markers behind you as you explore. Whether you're delving into caves, navigating forests, or mapping new areas, your trail will guide you back.


✨ Features

Tracking Modes

  • Steps Mode – Keep your last N footsteps (default: 50, max: 500)
  • Time Mode – Footsteps fade after a set duration (default: 30s, max: 300s)

Placement Modes

  • Ground Only (default) – Markers only on solid ground
  • Continuous – Track everywhere, even in air/water

Marker Shapes

  • Square (default) – Simple flat square
  • Circle – Smooth circular marker
  • Paw – Paw print with toe pads
  • Cross – Plus-shaped marker

Customization

  • Colors: White, Gray, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
  • Size: Adjustable from 0.05 to 2.0
  • Opacity: Adjustable from 0.05 to 1.0
  • Quick toggle with B key

⌨️ Commands

All commands are client-side and start with /footsteps.

Command Description
/footsteps or /footsteps status Show current status
/footsteps toggle Enable / disable the trail
/footsteps clear Clear all active markers
/footsteps mode <time\|steps> Switch tracking mode
/footsteps placement <ground\|continuous> Switch placement mode
/footsteps config time set <1–300> Set time-mode duration (seconds)
/footsteps config steps set <1–500> Set max steps to keep
/footsteps appearance shape <square\|circle\|paw\|cross> Change marker shape
/footsteps appearance color <color> Change marker color
/footsteps appearance size <0.05–2.0> Change marker size

📦 Requirements

  • For Fabric: Fabric Loader • Fabric API
  • For Forge: Forge Loader

Client-side only • Works on any server • MIT License • Made by Blue print

Categories

CosmeticUtility & QoL

Mod Loaders

ForgeFabricQuilt

Minecraft Versions

1.21.111.20.11.19.21.12.2

Details

Created
Jan 24, 2026
Updated
Feb 13, 2026
Downloads
1.0K

Platform

This mod is designed for Minecraft Java Edition and requires a compatible mod loader to run.