Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. "Minecraft" is famous for how many mods it has, and how easy they are to install. These mods can be practical - like creating a new item - or ...

Our handy guide to installing Minecraft Forge for versions 1.18 to 1.20 to manage your mods and how to use the Minecraft Forge mod installer.

To install these mods, you'll need to use a free add-on called Minecraft Forge. This will let you customize "Minecraft: Java Edition" with mods.

To use mods in Minecraft, you need to install Minecraft Forge, find the mods you want online, add your mods to "Minecraft," and troubleshoot any problems that may arise. Here's how to do it all.

Just note that mods and resource packs only work with the "Java Edition" of "Minecraft," available for Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. How to install 'Minecraft' mods To use mods in Minecraft, you ...

To use mods in Minecraft, you need to install Minecraft Forge, find the mods you want online, add your mods to "Minecraft," and troubleshoot any problems that may arise. Here's how to do it all.

However, installing mods is not always simple, especially for those who are new to the game. Here is a step-by-step guide to download and install mods for both Java and Bedrock Edition.

Here's how you can extend your enjoyment of "Minecraft" even further by installing add-ons in Java Edition and mods in Bedrock Edition.

Optifine could be used in tandem even without Forge. Navigate to Forge or Optifine's download page and click download for the Minecraft variant you're using.