Minecraft Mod
BadOptimizations by thosea
Optimization mod that focuses on things other than rendering
Downloads: 36209783 · Followers: 3152 · updated 2 months ago · Latest: IDYkXahy
About BadOptimizations
BadOptimizations is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by thosea. Optimization mod that focuses on things other than rendering
On the technical side, BadOptimizations ships for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
BadOptimizations maintains compatibility with 26 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.19.1 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, BadOptimizations is categorized as Optimization. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: BadOptimizations has been downloaded 36.2M times on Modrinth and was updated 2 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that thosea is actively maintaining BadOptimizations.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Supported Minecraft versions (26): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 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, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1
Categories: Optimization
How to install BadOptimizations
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install the right loader. BadOptimizations needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check BadOptimizations appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about BadOptimizations
Which Minecraft versions does BadOptimizations support?
BadOptimizations lists support for 26 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.19.1. 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 BadOptimizations?
BadOptimizations publishes files for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping BadOptimizations into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does BadOptimizations need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
BadOptimizations is a client-side mod. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add BadOptimizations.
Who created BadOptimizations?
BadOptimizations is published on Modrinth by thosea. The project was first published 980 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and thosea's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is BadOptimizations still being updated?
Yes — BadOptimizations was updated 2 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from thosea generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is BadOptimizations safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that thosea uploads for BadOptimizations. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading BadOptimizations directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is BadOptimizations?
BadOptimizations has been downloaded 36,209,783 times (36.2M) on Modrinth and has 3,152 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.
What license does BadOptimizations use?
BadOptimizations is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling BadOptimizations into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
BadOptimizations 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 thosea before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.
License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).
Freshness signal: BadOptimizations was updated 2 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit thosea's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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