You can install Minecraft Forge for free from the Forge website, and then use it to download and enable mods.

Latest 2026 benchmarks and comparisons show Fabric delivering faster startup, lower memory use, and smoother tick performance than Forge in modded Minecraft servers. Forge remains the leader in mod ...

It's been 16 years since Minecraft launched, but the modding community is proving the game isn't just surviving—it's thriving. As of May 2026, a wave of new texture packs and optimization mods is ...