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Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod

Minecraft Server with Essential Mod

Essential Mod is for players only: it goes in their modpack, not on the server. See what it does, which versions it runs on, what it needs and how to add it to your server in a few clicks.

  • 48.2 million downloads
  • 7,257 followers
  • Updated October 15, 2026

Ready for your server: Essential Mod has versions for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Create your world with one of those loaders and a version from the table below. The newest option is NeoForge on Minecraft 1.21.1.

What Essential Mod does

Enhance your Minecraft with one simple mod. Host worlds for free, chat with friends, and so much more!

Stay connected with your friends, all inside of Minecraft.\ Chat, create groups, share pictures, and send invites to worlds and servers.

Description by SparkUniverse on Modrinth.
Author
SparkUniverse
Categories
management, social and utility
Loaders
Fabric, Forge and NeoForge
Minecraft versions
26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 31 more (oldest: 1.8.9)
Latest version
1.5.1 (NeoForge, October 15, 2026)
Downloads
48,158,329
License
All Rights Reserved

Which Minecraft version and loader it works with

Every world has its own Minecraft version and loader (vanilla, Fabric, Forge or NeoForge).

To play with Essential Mod, create your world with any of these combos:

Loaders and Minecraft versions you can play Essential Mod
LoaderNewestMinecraft versions
Fabric26.326.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 29 more (oldest: 1.16.5)
Forge1.21.81.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.5 and 14 more (oldest: 1.12.2)
NeoForge1.21.81.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.5 and 5 more (oldest: 1.20.4)

Does it go on the server or on players' games?

Essential Mod is a client-only mod: it doesn't run on the server. Each player installs it in their own Minecraft if they want it. Add it in the panel as "Players only" and it ships inside everyone's modpack.

Where Essential Mod installs, according to Modrinth
WherePer Modrinth
Servernot supported
Playersrequired
What the panel suggestsPlayers only

What other mods it needs

None: its latest version doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth.

How to add Essential Mod to your server

  1. Open the panel and create a world with a compatible loader and Minecraft version (Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, per the table above), or open one you already have.
  2. In the world's "Mods" section, search for Essential Mod in the Modrinth catalog. You'll only see what works with your world.
  3. Add it with the "Players only" option, the one the panel suggests for this mod.
  4. Start or restart the server so it installs.
  5. Ask your friends to download the .mrpack modpack from the panel again.

Not sure about client vs. server mods? Read the modded server guide. What each size costs is on the pricing page. Prices in Mexican pesos (MXN).

Frequently asked questions

Which loader and Minecraft version does Essential Mod work with?

Essential Mod has versions for Fabric: 1.16.5 to 26.3 (32 versions); Forge: 1.12.2 to 1.21.8 (17 versions); NeoForge: 1.20.4 to 1.21.8 (8 versions). You pick the loader and version when you create your world; the newest option is NeoForge on Minecraft 1.21.1. The panel's catalog only shows Essential Mod if it has a version for your world.

Do players have to install Essential Mod?

Essential Mod is a client-only mod: it doesn't run on the server. Each player installs it in their own Minecraft if they want it. Add it in the panel as "Players only" and it ships inside everyone's modpack.

What other mods does Essential Mod need?

Its latest version (NeoForge) doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth: just add Essential Mod and you're set.

Is it worth adding Essential Mod to the server if it's client-only?

Yes, as a convenience. It does nothing on the server, but if you add it as "Players only", it ships inside the .mrpack modpack and everyone gets it without searching. It uses no server resources.

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Modrinth data updated October 19, 2026.