Why VortexMC
Everything you need to play, without the clutter.
One launcher for every loader, with checks that catch problems before the game does.
One place for everything
Vanilla, Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge and Horizon instances side by side.
Discover
Search Modrinth and CurseForge together for mods, modpacks, shaders, resource packs and data packs.
Fixes before you launch
It tells you what will break, highlights it, and fixes it in one click.
Horizon support
The Rust rewrite of Minecraft Java, with native mod preparation and no official Horizon launcher.
Looks alive
Liquid glass themes, custom presets and a 3D skin that follows your cursor.
Secure by default
Hash-checked downloads, signed updates, and no telemetry.
Features
What is inside
Pick a category.
Install
Get the latest build
Download the build for your system from the Releases page.
macOS is not officially supported yet.
Requirements
- No Java needed. VortexMC downloads the right one for each Minecraft version.
- Windows: Microsoft Edge WebView2 (already on current Windows 10 and 11).
- Linux: GTK and WebKitGTK. On Debian and Ubuntu that is usually
python3-giandgir1.2-webkit2-4.1.
Getting started
Playing in four steps
Open VortexMC and finish the first-run setup.
Sign in with Microsoft, or use an offline profile.
Create an instance: pick a version and a loader, or Horizon.
Open Discover to add mods, shaders and packs, then press Launch.
Contributing
Issues and pull requests are welcome. Reach out on Discord for more information.
License
MIT. Third-party notices are included in the repository.