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.

OptiFine is an essential mod for any Minecraft player wanting to use shaders or enhance their graphics performance. Here's how to get it and use it.

Our handy guide to installing Minecraft Forge for versions 1.18 to 1.20 to manage your mods and how to use the Minecraft Forge mod installer.

This minecraft mods 1.7.10 lets you turn into a dragon, give yourself angel wings, pirate hooks, rocket ships, and more! You can even make your own models and see your friends creations too!

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

If you enjoy creating custom worlds for Minecraft, you'll be a big fan of the 20W28A snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition, which continues adding fixes and improvements to the Nether Update.