There are several mods and add-ons for both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition (Image via CurseForge) Despite being over a decade old, Minecraft remains one of the most popular games in the world.

Java Edition users of Minecraft will need Java installed. After doing that, you’ll need to download the version of Minecraft Forge that matches your server version.

You can install mods in "Minecraft" by playing the "Java Edition" and using the third-party app Minecraft Forge.

If you want to play Minecraft with just your friends, the easiest way to do so is to run your own server.