Although Minecraft fans have various means to play Java Edition for free, including the game's demo as well as Minecraft Classic, these options are limited.

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

If you want to download and use Minecraft on your Windows computer for free, check out the three methods mentioned in this post.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

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

Minecraft is a customisable beast. First, create a personalised skin or, if you're the lazy type, download one of the best Minecraft skins so you can look fly while building.