If you’ve ever played Minecraft on your phone and wondered whether it’s the Java or Bedrock edition, you’re not alone.

Minecraft Bedrock Edition recently received the highly-anticipated Actions & Stuff addon in the Marketplace.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try.

After Pocket Editions, Console Editions, even Pi Editions, Minecraft has finally settled on two lanes of development for the incredibly popular title: the Java Edition, and the Bedrock Edition.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

Is Minecraft Java Edition better than Bedrock Edition? Bedrock Edition is better because the engine for that version of Minecraft was designed from the ground up for PC, Consoles, and Mobile.