Modrinth review
Free Minecraft content discovery with a desktop app, collections, creator analytics, and API access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Modrinth is an open-source platform for discovering and sharing Minecraft: Java Edition content. Its website catalogs mods, plugins, data packs, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks, while the desktop app lets players browse, install, update, and play content on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It suits players who want one place to find compatible projects, as well as creators and developers who publish content or build tools around the catalog.
Discovery goes beyond project names: users can filter by game version and compatibility, see download counts and dependency types, and assemble shareable collections. The supported loaders are Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt. Creator analytics cover downloads, page views, and revenue. A documented REST API, with personal access tokens and OAuth2, gives application and launcher developers a way to access the database; listed launcher integrations include ATLauncher, MultiMC, and Prism Launcher. This breadth makes Modrinth useful across browsing, content management, and development workflows without limiting it to a simple download directory.
The core catalog and creator features are free. Modrinth+ costs $4.99 per month and adds ad-free browsing in both the app and website, an exclusive profile badge, and a commitment that 50% of the subscription goes to Modrinth creators. Pricing can vary by region and annual billing. Modrinth Hosting is a separate paid product, so this subscription is not a hosting plan. Choose Modrinth if you value free discovery, app-based mod management, or API access; it is a less natural fit if you need a platform beyond Minecraft: Java Edition or expect Modrinth+ to cover server hosting.
Modrinth pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Filter projects by game version and compatibility across four supported loaders.
- Install, update, and manage mods in the Windows, macOS, and Linux app.
- Collections, creator analytics, and a documented REST API extend the catalog.
- Where it doesn't
- Modrinth+ mainly adds ad-free browsing and a profile badge.
- Its scope centers on Minecraft: Java Edition content.
- Modrinth Hosting is a separate paid product.
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