Yes, it is only possible to install mods on Minecraft Java Edition at this time because, for some reason unknown to us, Mojang is not willing to support community mods on the Bedrock Edition.

One of the coolest ways to play Minecraft is with mods. Where exactly do you find these game add-ons, and how do you download them? Here’s a step-by-step guide!

Minecraft players can modify their gameplay experience in a multitude of ways and across different editions, thanks to Java Edition mods and Bedrock Edition add-ons.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

Modest but epic There's only one place you can go for all the mods from spooky to goofy, and that's Minecraft: Java Edition for PC.

As of today, the cross-platform version Minecraft Bedrock has launched "add-ons" through its in-game marketplace which, yes, are essentially also mods, free and paid.