How to Install Minecraft Mods? [On PC, Console and Mobile]

Minecraft already has infinite things to do, and the availability of mods just makes the list eternal. When you install Minecraft mods on your PC, you can tweak the game in any way you want. You can have better skins, visuals, adventures, and take the game to a whole different level. The possibilities are endless.

If you want to learn how you activate your favorite mods and play Minecraft with certain customizations, this post is specially written for you. Here, I will tell you how to install Minecraft mods on Windows or Mac PC. Additionally, we’ll also explain if you can install Minecraft mods on other systems.

What are Minecraft Mods?

Minecraft is the world’s most successful game currently. This sandbox video game has a lot of things for the players you can do. They can build, hunt, gather resources, survive, and explore the world throughout. There are literally thousands of things to do in it. Minecraft Mods just elongate this list to infinity.

A Minecraft mod, or modification, is a change/tweak/customization made to the game to alter the original gameplay. It is independent user-made customization that has a particular outcome. There are thousands of Minecraft mods available on the web. You can install them on your PC and give your game a whole different feel.

Minecraft mods can do a lot of things. Some examples are tweaking graphics, changing controls, and adding new adventures. You can even use multiple mods at the same time to completely change the gameplay.

Where to find them?

Minecraft mods are created by the modding community. You can find them through a simple Google search. However, not every website where you can find mods is reliable. You could infect your system with viruses or malware if you download the mods from the wrong websites.

I’m listing here a few reliable websites. You should only download mods from them and make sure you check the downloaded mods with a trusted antivirus.

  • planetminecraft.com
  • minecraftforum.net
  • minecraftwiki.net
  • minecraftmods.com
  • curseforge.com
  • 9minecraft.net

These are some of the sites where you can find amazing Minecraft mods. If you are looking for the best Minecraft mods to use, we have a dedicated post on our website. You can go through it and choose the right ones for you.

How to Install Minecraft Mods?

The simplest way to install a Mod in Minecraft is to use the right Mod manager. We are going to use Minecraft Forge here. It is a trusted, highly compatible, fast, and simple to use Minecraft mod manager. You can use it to easily install multiple Minecraft mods on your PC. It works for both Windows and Mac users.

The procedure is simple. I’ll explain it briefly here. Just follow the instructions appearing on the screen and you’ll get through. Before moving further with the instructions, make sure Minecraft and Java are installed on your computer.

Step-1: Download Minecraft Forge

The first thing to do in order to use any mod is to download Minecraft Forge. To do that, visit the official Minecraft Forge website and download the right version of Forge. You have to choose the version that is compatible with the mods that you want to use. For example, if you have a mod for version 1.15.2, then download Forge version 1.15.2.

You have to download multiple versions if you want to use mods built for different versions. When you will try downloading Forge, it may warn you that it is a risky file but ignore the warning and download the Java file.

Step-2: Install Minecraft Forge and Choose a Version

Once the Minecraft Forge Java file is downloaded, click on it to install it. Wait for it to install properly. After that, you have to choose a version for your mod and manually add it to Minecraft. To do that, open the Minecraft launcher, click on ‘Installations,’ and then click on ‘New.’ You will then see a drop-down box, click on it and you’ll see all the Forge versions as well as Minecraft versions.

Choose the Forge version that you want to save and the Minecraft will download the corresponding version of the game. Then, go back to the main screen.

Step-3: Find the Minecraft Folder

From the main screen, load up Minecraft. You will see the main menu from where you can create a new world and do other things. Find the ‘Mods’ option here and click on it. Next, click on the ‘Open Mods Folder‘ option. This will launch the Mods folder.

You can also go to this folder through Windows Explorer or Finder. But, this is an easier option.

Step-4: Install the Mods that you want to use

Leave the folder open and close Minecraft. Now download the mods that you want to use from the sources mentioned above. Make sure your downloaded mods correspond with the Minecraft version you play. After downloading the mods, move them into the Mods folder.

Once you have moved all the mods, close the folder.

Step-5: Launch Minecraft and Start Playing

Finally, run the Minecraft launcher and load Minecraft. Make sure the Forge profile is selected and start playing. The installed mods are always active. You can also check them through the Mods option.

That’s it. You can now enjoy the game with Mods and evolve your gameplay.

How to Install Minecraft Mods on Other Systems?

Minecraft Mods are amazing, but the problem is that they are not available for other systems like consoles and mobile devices. For these devices, you have to use add-ons or external apps. However, the add-ons aren’t free and have many restrictions. They may not deliver a similar experience like mods, but that’s all we have for now.

On Consoles

There are no mods on consoles like Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Instead, you have to use add-ons. To purchase and access add-ons in Minecraft, load up Minecraft, and go to the Store. There, find the add-ons you want, choose them, and complete the checkout.

After that, your add-on will be added to your account and you can use it. There isn’t much variety for add-ons and you’ll have to spend a lot of money.

On Mobiles

Minecraft Pocket Edition, which is the version for Android and iOS devices, doesn’t have PC-like mods. There are external apps that you can install and use. For Android devices, you can use apps like Block Launcher and Mods for Minecraft PE. You just have to install them in your device and the instructions to use them will be on your screen during the first launch.

You can also use add-ons with a handheld device by going through the Play Store or App Store. But, there are many limitations that come with them.

Final Words

Minecraft Mods are fun and add limitless possibilities to the original game experience. This is how you can install Minecraft mods on your Windows or Mac PC. You can’t install them on consoles or handheld devices. You have to use certain add ons and external apps to add more fun to the game.

That’s all for this post. I hope it helps you enough. If you have any queries or suggestions about anything written here, feel free to use the comment box.