I Like Vanilla
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Edition supportjava
- 4Loader supportiris
- 5PBR materialsYes
- 6Visual effectsshadows, reflections, screen-space sunrays, volumetric sunrays, volumetric clouds, ambient occlusion, bloom, motion blur, depth of field, color correction
Overview
I Like Vanilla is a free Minecraft Java Edition shader that changes the game’s graphics while aiming to preserve its familiar vanilla style. Its styles system and menu of more than 400 settings let players adjust the look. Listed rendering effects include shadows, reflections, screen-space and volumetric sunrays, ambient occlusion, bloom, motion blur and depth of field. Colorblindness correction is included, as are PBR materials; volumetric clouds are optional and turned off by default. The project lists compatibility with Voxy, Distant Horizons and Colorwheel. The Modrinth page lists Minecraft Java Edition versions from 1.12.2 through 26.3. The maker recommends using Fabulously Optimized or installing Iris or Oculus, then placing the shader ZIP in Minecraft’s shaderpacks folder. Iris is supported, but OptiFine support is partial or discontinued and may not receive fixes. The maker cautions that testing has been limited and unusual cases may cause problems. Bug reports can be sent through GitHub, and the project also links a Discord server. The listed plans are free, at 0.00 USD per free.
Who it is for
It suits Minecraft Java Edition players who want to tune visual effects while retaining a vanilla-like look. Players relying on OptiFine should note that its support is partial or discontinued.
What is good
- More than 400 settings and a styles system.
- Includes colorblindness correction.
- Volumetric clouds are optional and off by default.
- Lists compatibility with Voxy, Distant Horizons and Colorwheel.
- Free at 0.00 USD per free.
What to know first
- Maker reports limited testing and possible niche-case problems.
- OptiFine support is partial or discontinued.
- Redistribution with little or no modification is prohibited.
Verdict
I Like Vanilla offers a wide range of visual controls and effects while targeting Minecraft’s existing style. Its testing and OptiFine limitations are worth considering before installation.
I Like Vanilla plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Minecraft shader packs
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Edition support
- javagithub.com
- Loader support
- irisgithub.com
- PBR materials
- Yesgithub.com
- Visual effects
- shadows, reflections, screen-space sunrays, volumetric sunrays, volumetric clouds, ambient occlusion, bloom, motion blur, depth of field, color correctiongithub.com
Facts
- What it does
- I Like Vanilla is a Minecraft shader that improves the game's style instead of replacing it.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Visual style
- The shader aims to overhaul Minecraft's graphics while keeping them feeling like the vanilla style.modrinth.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Settings
- The repository lists a settings menu with more than 400 settings and a styles system.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Rendering features
- Listed features include shadows, reflections, sunrays, depth of field, SSAO, bloom, and motion blur.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Accessibility
- The shader includes colorblindness correction.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Optional effects
- Volumetric clouds are optional and disabled in the default configuration.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The project says it supports Voxy, Distant Horizons, and Colorwheel.modrinth.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker recommends Fabulously Optimized or installing Iris or Oculus, then placing the shader ZIP in Minecraft's shaderpacks folder.modrinth.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The Modrinth page lists Minecraft Java Edition versions from 1.12.2 through 26.3.modrinth.com · 4 Oct 2026
- OptiFine support
- The maker says OptiFine is only partially supported, and the repository says support is discontinued.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to report bugs through GitHub and links a Discord server.modrinth.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Known limits
- The maker says the shader has limited testing and may break in niche cases, and invites bug reports.modrinth.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The license overview permits gameplay, screenshots, videos, modpacks, modifications, and code reuse, but prohibits redistribution with little or no modification.modrinth.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- I Like Vanilla is a Minecraft shader intended to improve the game's style while keeping it vanilla-like.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Visual approach
- The maker describes its target style as beautiful, pleasant, unobtrusive, sharp, gameplay-oriented, interesting, and performant.modrinth.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Styles and settings
- It has a settings-based styles system and a settings menu with more than 400 settings.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Optional effect
- Volumetric clouds are optional and disabled in the default configuration.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Supported shader loaders
- Modrinth lists Iris and OptiFine as platforms, while the maker says OptiFine support is partial or discontinued and may not receive fixes.modrinth.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Download and installation
- The maker links to a Modrinth download and instructs users to install Iris or Oculus, download the shader, and place its zip in Minecraft's shaderpacks folder.modrinth.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The maker says the shader has very limited testing and may break in niche cases.modrinth.com · 5 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/What42Pizza/I-Like-Vanilla· checked 4 Oct 2026
- modrinth.com/shader/i-like-vanilla· checked 4 Oct 2026