Minecraft: Java Edition is made better with mods, and we have everything you need to know to install and play with mods on Windows PCs.

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.

Minecraft players can customize their games using a plethora of add-ons or mods, depending on which version they’re playing. Players on Bedrock Edition will primarily use add-ons, which can be ...