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Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge

Choose a loader based on the specific mod and Minecraft version—not on a universal ranking.

The main difference

Fabric

A lightweight ecosystem built around Fabric API, common among client-side, optimization, and experimental mods.

Forge

A long-running ecosystem with especially large mod catalogs for 1.12.2, 1.16.5, and 1.20.1.

NeoForge

A separate modern branch of the Forge ecosystem. A NeoForge file is not automatically compatible with Forge.

Do not mix loaders: Fabric mods do not run on Forge and Forge mods do not run on Fabric. Authors may publish separate builds.

Selection order

  1. Identify the exact Minecraft version
  2. Open the mod’s official page
  3. Check the supported loader
  4. Create the corresponding launcher profile
  5. Add every required API and library