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Fabric and NeoForge mod

Minecraft Server with Sodium

Sodium 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.

  • 249.1 million downloads
  • 41,924 followers
  • Updated October 15, 2026

Ready for your server: Sodium has versions for Fabric and NeoForge. Create your world with one of those loaders and a version from the table below. The newest option is Fabric on Minecraft 26.3.

What Sodium does

A high-performance rendering engine replacement for Minecraft, which greatly improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter.

Unlike other rendering-focused mods, it boasts wide compatibility with the wider modding ecosystem. And it does so without compromising on how the game looks, giving you that authentic block game feel.

Author
jellysquid3
Categories
optimization
Loaders
Fabric and NeoForge
Minecraft versions
26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 34 more (oldest: 1.16.3)
Latest version
mc26.3-0.9.3-beta.1-fabric (Fabric, October 15, 2026)
Downloads
249,115,002
License
Polyform Shield 1.0.0

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 Sodium, create your world with any of these combos:

Loaders and Minecraft versions you can play Sodium
LoaderNewestMinecraft versions
Fabric26.326.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 34 more (oldest: 1.16.3)
NeoForge26.326.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 12 more (oldest: 1.21.1)

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

Sodium 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 Sodium 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 Sodium to your server

  1. Open the panel and create a world with a compatible loader and Minecraft version (Fabric and NeoForge, per the table above), or open one you already have.
  2. In the world's "Mods" section, search for Sodium 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 Sodium work with?

Sodium has versions for Fabric: 1.16.3 to 26.3 (37 versions); NeoForge: 1.21.1 to 26.3 (15 versions). You pick the loader and version when you create your world; the newest option is Fabric on Minecraft 26.3. The panel's catalog only shows Sodium if it has a version for your world.

Do players have to install Sodium?

Sodium 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 Sodium need?

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

Is it worth adding Sodium 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.