Minecraft Data Pack

Smelting Plus by redstonegamesb

Smelting Plus is a simple data pack for Minecraft Java that allows for better recycling when you melt your found or crafted items. Instead of only receiving a gold or iron nugget, you will now receive an ingot.

Downloads: 1557507 · Followers: 195 · updated 4 months ago · Latest: YNrybtzF

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About Smelting Plus

Smelting Plus is a Minecraft data pack published on Modrinth by redstonegamesb. Smelting Plus is a simple data pack for Minecraft Java that allows for better recycling when you melt your found or crafted items. Instead of only receiving a gold or iron nugget, you will now receive an ingot.

On the technical side, Smelting Plus ships for Vanilla data pack, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and 1 more platform. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Smelting Plus maintains compatibility with 21 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.19 up to Minecraft 1.21.9. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, Smelting Plus is categorized as Game Mechanics, and Utility. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft data pack category so you can pair it with other data packs from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Smelting Plus has been downloaded 1.6M times on Modrinth and was updated 4 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that redstonegamesb is actively maintaining Smelting Plus.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client + server — Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Loaders / platforms: Vanilla data pack, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt

Supported Minecraft versions (21): 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19

Categories: Game Mechanics, Utility

How to install Smelting Plus

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.9.
  2. Drop into your world's datapacks folder. Run /datapack list in-game to confirm Smelting Plus loaded.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Smelting Plus appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Smelting Plus

Which Minecraft versions does Smelting Plus support?

Smelting Plus lists support for 21 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.9, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.19. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Smelting Plus?

Smelting Plus publishes files for Vanilla data pack, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and 1 more. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Smelting Plus into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Smelting Plus need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Smelting Plus supports installation on both the client and the server. For full functionality (like synced world features or client-side rendering), install it on both sides.

Who created Smelting Plus?

Smelting Plus is published on Modrinth by redstonegamesb. The project was first published 1244 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and redstonegamesb's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Smelting Plus still being updated?

Yes — Smelting Plus was updated 4 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from redstonegamesb generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Smelting Plus safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that redstonegamesb uploads for Smelting Plus. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Smelting Plus directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install data pack files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Smelting Plus?

Smelting Plus has been downloaded 1,557,507 times (1.6M) on Modrinth and has 195 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft data pack.

What license does Smelting Plus use?

Smelting Plus is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Smelting Plus into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Smelting Plus is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from redstonegamesb before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install data pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).

Freshness signal: Smelting Plus was updated 4 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit redstonegamesb's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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