Minecraft is an incredibly customizable game, and this is largely due to the many mods that can be applied to it. Bedrock Edition users can use add-ons, but Java Edition users will have to rely ...

However, installing mods is not always simple, especially for those who are new to the game. Here is a step-by-step guide to download and install mods for both Java and Bedrock Edition.

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.

As a free and open-source application for Java edition, there are hardly any reasons not to use Minecraft Forge - many mods even require this mod loader to operate.

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.

To install these mods, you'll need to use a free add-on called Minecraft Forge. This will let you customize Minecraft: Java Edition with mods.