Mods for Minecraft 1.21.6
Mods, shaders, texture packs and data packs compatible with Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6, sorted by downloads. Released by Mojang on June 17, 2025.
Other versions in the 1.21 branch:1.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.51.21.41.21.31.21.21.21.11.21
Most downloaded for 1.21.6
YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL)
Modby isxander
A builder-based configuration library for Minecraft!
135.2M9.8K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeForgeQuilt
Fabric Language Kotlin
Modby modmuss50
This is a mod that enables usage of the Kotlin programming language for Fabric mods.
131.8M11.3K26.3External downloadFabric
VeinMiner
Modby Miraculixx
Mine the whole vein on mining a single ore/block. Make the tedious mining experience to something satisfying and fun! FTB Ultimine alternative
101.1M6.8K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricQuiltfolia
Simple Voice Chat
Modby henkelmax
A working voice chat in Minecraft!
76.6M14.5K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeForgeQuilt
Complementary Shaders - Reimagined
Shaderby EminGT
Preserving the elements of Minecraft with exceptional quality, detail, and performance.
72.6M11.3K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
Konkrete
Modby Keksuccino
Just another boring library mod.
65.9M1.1K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricForge
Kotlin for Forge
Modby thedarkcolour
Adds a Kotlin language loader and provides some optional utilities.
54.9M87926.3External downloadNeoForgeForge
Melody
Modby Keksuccino
OpenAL-based library mod for playing background music.
53.4M53526.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricForge
Fresh Animations
Texturesby FreshLX
Make your game like the trailers! Dynamic animated entities to freshen your Minecraft experience.
51.7M14.6K26.3External downloadMinecraft
Complementary Shaders - Unbound
Shaderby EminGT
Transforming the visuals of Minecraft with exceptional quality, detail, and performance.
47.1M6K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
BSL Shaders
Shaderby CaptTatsu
Shaderpack for Minecraft: Java Edition. It's bright, colorful, and distinct.
31.8M6.3K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
Photon Shaders
Shaderby sixthsurge
A gameplay-focused shader pack with a semi-realistic style
29.4M4.3K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
Translations for Sodium
Texturesby robotkoer
Unofficial translations for the Sodium Minecraft mod
23.3M1.6K26.3External downloadMinecraft
Motschen's Better Leaves
Texturesby Motschen
Improves the appearance of leaves with high mod compatibility and performance!
21.7M5.4K26.2External downloadMinecraft
Solas Shader
Shaderby Septonious
A modern fantasy stylized shaderpack with colored lighting and stunning visuals
18.7M3.5K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
Chat Reporting Helper
Texturesby robotkoer
An educational tool that explains chat reporting in a simple and neutral way.
18.1M28426.3External downloadMinecraft
Low On Fire
Texturesby Haikis
Low fire on your screen! Vanilla Friendly
17.5M3.8K26.3External downloadMinecraft
Bliss Shaders
Shaderby Xonk
A well performing fantasy styled shaderpack with emphasis on scene variation and customization.
15.8M3K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
MakeUp - Ultra Fast
Shaderby KDXavier
MakeUp aims to provide the best quality / performance ratio, building a shader that can be adapted to anyone's resources.
14.2M2.4K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
Fast Better Grass
Texturesby robotkoer
Makes grass and related blocks use the top texture on the sides. Works with other resource packs!
14.1M2.7K26.3External downloadMinecraft
Rethinking Voxels
Shaderby gri573
[WIP] A gameplay shaderpack based on complementary reimagined that has coloured block light with sharp shadows
13.8M4.4K1.21.10External downloadIrisOptiFine
Fresh Animations: Extensions
Texturesby FreshLX
A combination of offical extension packs for Fresh Animations
11.9M3.5K26.3External downloadMinecraft
Dramatic Skys
Texturesby thebaum64
Dramatic Skys is an add on pack that will make the skies in your game HD with realistic clouds and lighting. This pack works with any other resource pack, just simply add it over any other pack on the selection screen!
11.5M3.8K26.3External downloadMinecraft
Super Duper Vanilla
Shaderby Eldeston
A shader pack created to convey the style of the cancelled Super Duper Graphics Pack and other popular Minecraft titles.
8.3M2.6K1.21.8External downloadIrisOptiFine
Installation guides
How to install mods in Minecraft Java Edition
Complete guide to installing mods in Minecraft Java Edition on Windows, macOS and Linux: what a mod loader is, how to pick one, where the mods folder lives and how to avoid the most common errors.
installmodsfabricforge
Read the guideHow to install Fabric in Minecraft step by step
Install the Fabric loader with the official installer, create the profile in the Minecraft launcher and add Fabric API so most mods work.
installfabric
Read the guideHow to install Forge in Minecraft
Install Minecraft Forge from its official site, avoid fake downloads, create the launcher profile and put your mods in the mods folder.
installforge
Read the guide
Source: Mojang's official version manifest.