Minecraft Mods Download Charts (Statistics + Table)
Discover most downloaded Minecraft mods across platforms. Ideal for modders seeking popular and trending options.
What Makes Mods Popular?
Mods that enhance gameplay and graphics consistently see the highest download numbers. OptiFine alone has over 1M downloads, indicating a strong preference for graphical enhancements.
Disclaimer: The Minecraft Mod Downloads is not an official statistic by Minecraft – it is created by fans to help Minecraft players & creators. We hope you like it and we do our best to update it regularly.
Minecraft Mods Ranked by Downloads 2025: Which Packs Everyone Installs
| Mod | Category 🧩 | Performance ⚙️ | Notes 📝 | Downloads 📥 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OptiFine | Performance 🚀 | Big FPS boost ✅ | Shaders support 🌈 | 980M 🔥 |
| JEI (Just Enough Items) | Utility 🧠 | Light ✅ | Recipe browser 📚 | 750M 💼 |
| Sodium | Performance 🚀 | Huge boost ✅ | Fabric-focused 🧵 | 620M ⚡ |
| Tinkers’ Construct | Tech/Tools 🔩 | Medium ⚖️ | Custom tools 🪓 | 490M 🛠️ |
| Biomes O’ Plenty | Worldgen 🗺️ | Medium ⚖️ | Tons of biomes 🍃 | 420M 🌳 |
| Immersive Engineering | Tech ⚙️ | Medium-Heavy 🧰 | Multiblock machines 🧱 | 400M 🏭 |
| Chisel | Building 🧱 | Light ✅ | Decor blocks 🎨 | 360M 🪚 |
| Pam’s HarvestCraft | Food/Farming 🌾 | Light-Med ⚖️ | Hundreds of foods 🥗 | 340M 🍎 |
| Storage Drawers | Storage 🗄️ | Light ✅ | Sorted items 🧹 | 310M 📦 |
| Mekanism | Tech ⚙️ | Heavy 🛑 | High-end machines ⚡ | 290M 🔬 |
| Quark | Vanilla+ 🟫 | Light ✅ | Quality-of-life ✨ | 260M 🧱 |
| Iron Chests | Storage 🗃️ | Light ✅ | Bigger chests 📈 | 210M 🧰 |
| JourneyMap | Map/Minimap 🧭 | Light ✅ | Live map overlay 🔎 | 200M 🗺️ |
| Controlling | Utility 🔧 | Light ✅ | Keybind search 🔤 | 150M 🎛️ |
| Thaumcraft | Magic ✨ | Medium ⚖️ | Research system 📜 | 140M 🪄 |
| Astral Sorcery | Magic ✨ | Medium ⚖️ | Starlight rituals 🌟 | 110M 🌌 |
How the Mod Downloads Tracker Works
This tracker aggregates the most downloaded Minecraft mods across major platforms for the current year. It focuses on total downloads, rough performance load, and core use cases so you can quickly identify stable, popular choices for your next modpack. Use it to balance FPS, gameplay depth, and server compatibility.
Example: Max the Minecraft Player
Max wants smoother FPS and a big tech progression. He filters the list to performance and tech mods. With OptiFine/Sodium for speed and Mekanism for late-game machines, he keeps his world playable while adding depth. If FPS dips, he swaps heavy worldgen mods for lighter building mods like Chisel.
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How To Pick Mods Without Killing Your FPS
Balance visuals, utility, and gameplay depth. Start with a lean performance core, add must-have utilities, then layer content mods slowly. Test after each step so you can roll back cleanly.
| Goal | Recommended Core 📦 | Add-Ons 🧩 | Typical Impact ⚙️ | Notes 📝 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max FPS | Sodium, OptiFine | JEI, Controlling | Low load ✅ | Great for PvP/vanilla+ |
| Tech Progression | JEI | Mekanism, Immersive Engineering, Iron Chests | Medium-High ⚠️ | Chunk-loading rises |
| World Variety | JEI | Biomes O’ Plenty, Chisel, Quark | Medium ⚖️ | Worldgen increases size |
| RPG/Magic | JEI | Thaumcraft, Astral Sorcery | Medium ⚖️ | Check recipe conflicts |
| Builder QoL | JEI | Storage Drawers, Chisel, JourneyMap | Low ✅ | Great for SMP bases |
Layered Install
Install performance mods first, then utilities, then 2–3 content mods at a time. Keep a text log so you can revert the last step when crashes appear.
Modpack Blueprint For Different PCs
Use this quick template to size your pack to your hardware and avoid stutters. Aim for fewer worldgen mods on low-end devices and keep heavy tech mods for mid/high tiers.
| Build Type | Example Mix 🧪 | Mods Count | Expected FPS | Upgrade Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Sodium, OptiFine, JEI, JourneyMap | 8–20 | High ✅ | Add Chisel/Quark |
| Balanced | + Storage Drawers, Biomes O’ Plenty | 20–40 | Medium ⚖️ | Add Immersive Eng. |
| Heavy | + Mekanism, Tinkers’ Construct | 40–80 | Lower ⚠️ | Trim worldgen mods |
World Corruption Risk
Removing worldgen or tech mods mid-playthrough can break chunks. Always back up your save before uninstalling or updating major mods.
Version Strategy For Stable SMPs
Lock your pack to a single Minecraft version and update on a schedule (e.g., monthly). Test updates on a copy of the server first, then roll out with a mod list and changelog so players can sync fast.
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FAQ: Most Downloaded Minecraft Mods
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