Minecraft Modpack

Additive by devin

A modern, open-source alternative to OptiFine for Fabric

Downloads: 398237 · Followers: 400 · updated 6 days ago · Latest: MwvjJNZm

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About Additive

Additive is a Minecraft modpack published on Modrinth by devin. A modern, open-source alternative to OptiFine for Fabric

On the technical side, Additive ships for Fabric, Quilt. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Additive maintains compatibility with 26 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.5 up to Minecraft 26.2. 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, Additive is categorized as Lightweight, Multiplayer, and Optimization. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft modpack category so you can pair it with other modpacks from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Additive has been downloaded 398.2k times on Modrinth and was updated 6 days ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that devin is actively maintaining Additive.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Loaders / platforms: Fabric, Quilt

Supported Minecraft versions (26): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 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, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5

Categories: Lightweight, Multiplayer, Optimization

How to install Additive

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Import into your Minecraft launcher. Use Prism, ATLauncher, the Modrinth App, or CurseForge to auto-provision every mod.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Additive appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Additive

Which Minecraft versions does Additive support?

Additive lists support for 26 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16.5. 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 Additive?

Additive publishes files for Fabric, Quilt. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Additive into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Additive need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Additive is a client-side modpack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Additive.

Who created Additive?

Additive is published on Modrinth by devin. The project was first published 1533 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and devin's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Additive still being updated?

Yes — Additive was updated 6 days ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from devin generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Additive safe to download from Modrinth?

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

How popular is Additive?

Additive has been downloaded 398,237 times (398.2k) on Modrinth and has 400 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft modpack.

What license does Additive use?

Additive is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Additive into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Additive 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 devin before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install modpack files from unknown mirrors.

License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).

Freshness signal: Additive was updated 6 days ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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