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

Minecraft Forge has released version 26.1.2, continuing its update cycle even as the modding community increasingly adopts NeoForge for newer versions. The update maintains Forge's role for ...

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 ...