Best Minecraft Mod Browsers in 2026
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In short: Modrinth is ranked #1 of 17 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CurseForge and ModDex. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CurseForge. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Modrinth at $4.99/mo.
Finding Minecraft mods starts with compatibility: check game version filters, supported mod loaders, and dependency information before assembling a collection. The ranking also compares API access, download tracking, and mod collections, plus free-plan availability and paid starting prices. Modrinth, CurseForge, and MC百科 lead the entries, followed by ModDex and GameBanana. If you already have a preferred loader or game version, use those listed details to narrow the options; collection and download features can help distinguish how each browser supports managing mods.
17 Minecraft mod browsers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Questions about this list
Which Minecraft mod browser is ranked first on Specifiction?
Modrinth is ranked #1 of 17 with a score of 7.9. CurseForge is second and ModDex third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 17 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Modrinth has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.