Mods for Minecraft Java
Browse 232 free mods for Minecraft Java — popular picks include Iris Shaders, ModernFix, Redirector [Modern].
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Iris Shaders
A modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs
ModernFix
All-in-one mod that improves performance, reduces memory usage, and fixes many bugs. Compatible with all your favorite performance mods!
Redirector [Modern]
Redirect Enum#values() allocation in codes and improve game performance.
Modern UI
Modern desktop graphics application framework and low-level 3D graphics engine
ModernFix-mVUS
A fork of ModernFix that adds minor version update support.
Lost Cities Filter
This mod filters out certain error notifications from the Lost Cities and Lost Cities Modern Tweaks mods, removing them from both the logs and in-game chat for a cleaner experience.
ThreatenGL
Threatens Minecraft to use modern versions of OpenGL
Neodymium Unofficial
Reimplements chunk rendering using modern OpenGL features to improve performance
OptiPainting Reloaded
Optimized painting rendering for modern Minecraft
Open Inventory
OpenInv is a powerful Minecraft admin plugin that lets staff view and edit player inventories and ender chests using /inv commands, featuring a modern GUI, database-backed inventory snapshots, rollback support, and multiple Minecraft version support.
Optix Client
Optix Client is a cutting-edge, Fabric-based utility client built for players who demand performance and precision. Designed with a focus on PvP and minimalist aesthetics, it provides a seamless experience for modern Minecraft versions.
aquaacrobaticslegacy
Aqua Acrobatics is a direct port of the new movement features added in modern versions of Minecraft, most notably the swimming mechanic.
lwjgl3ify
Run Minecraft 1.7.10 using LWJGL3 and Modern Java (17 and newer)
Music Interface
A modern in-game music player for Minecraft with playlists, favorites, album covers and full control over custom music libraries.
Worlds
World management plugin for modern Paper and Folia servers
[TACZ] Kill Feed Advanced
KillFeed Mod adds a modern FPS-style kill feed to Minecraft. Track kills in real time with player heads, weapon icons, distances, headshots, a server-wide hologram kill log, and full customization. Perfect for PvP servers
BlazeXRemake
BlazexRemake is a lightweight, performance-focused Minecraft client based on a Feather Client remake, featuring a custom Blaze-inspired UI and built on Fabric for smooth gameplay and modern visuals.
Lusk
Modern, user-friendly skript addon, perfect for beginners and experienced developers.
Modern Fullbright
Modern fullbright, no more dark! See everything with light in any server!
Sulkan
Modern shader engine for minecraft 26.2+
Continuity Unofficial Port 1.16
The Continuity Fabric mod was ported to 1.16 by PlayReissLP. All credits go to the creator Pepper_Bell. I share the public backport. All rights go to them. If you're using Sodium, use Indium. ModernFix wont work with this. 1.16 version
SinglePlayerSleep - Sleep Plugin
A modern Minecraft plugin that lets a single player sleep, skip the night with stylish effects, lightweight performance, and full configurability — entirely AI-crafted.
Better Furnaces & Chests
Enhance your world with tiered furnaces for lightning-fast smelting and massive tiered chests featuring a modern scrollable GUI with built-in sorting, stacking, and searching functionality. Fully configurable and performance-optimized.
Vulkan PostFX
Experimental VPFX shader pack loader and post-processing framework for Minecraft’s modern Vulkan-based rendering path.
Lucid Advancements
A modern overhaul of Minecraft's Advancements screen with a cleaner interface, global progress tracking, powerful search, and a more organized way to browse advancements from every mod.
Salt's Anti-Aliasing
Salt’s Anti Aliasing adds modern anti-aliasing, sharpening, supersampling, and upscaling options to Minecraft with in-game controls and scene-only processing that keeps the HUD crisp.

Protect
A WorldGuard-like, modern world protection plugin made for API usage
BastiGHG Timer Mod
🏃♂️ BastiGHG Timer — A lightweight client-side Minecraft timer mod for speedruns, challenges, and streams, with full customization and modern GUI.
⚔️ Apex Clan | Minecraft Clan System - Ally, Rival, Bases & PlaceholderAPI
Modern & High-Performance Clan System | Ally & Rivalry | Advanced GUI & Placeholders
SimplePortals-
A modern, lightweight and optimized portal plugin for Paper and Folia servers.
DisplayTags
A modern Paper plugin to customize player name tags!
EternalCore
EternalCore is a modern, actively maintained alternative to EssentialsX. It provides the most important server features in one plugin, with better configuration, performance, and support for the latest Minecraft versions.
Modern Metro
This mod adds variable speed powered rails, directional powered rails, and more!
Aleskonium
Aleskonium is a Fabric performance mod focused on smoother multiplayer client-side gameplay. It improves frame-time stability and responsiveness with adaptive optimization and compatibility-aware tuning for modern modpacks.
FoamFix (Reforged)
FoamFix (Reforged) is a compatibility-focused update for Minecraft 1.7.10 that resolves a critical crash occurring when entering a world with FoamFix and the modern 1.7.10 performance mods installed together.
Hyper Client
HyperClient is a Fabric-based Minecraft client mod built for a clean, polished experience, designed to pair naturally with Hyper Launcher v3, bringing a modern, customizable client experience to Minecraft on Android.