Minecraft Mod

Chunky

Pre-generates chunks, quickly and efficiently

Downloads: 19984751 · Followers: 6481 · updated 3 months ago

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About Chunky

Chunky is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by an independent creator. Pre-generates chunks, quickly and efficiently

On the technical side, Chunky ships for Bukkit, Fabric, Folia, Forge and 4 more platforms. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Chunky maintains compatibility with 49 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.13.2 up to Minecraft 26.3. 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, Chunky is categorized as Optimization, Utility, and Worldgen. 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: Chunky has been downloaded 20.0M times on Modrinth and was updated 3 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that an independent creator is actively maintaining Chunky.

Compatibility & requirements

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

Loaders / platforms: Bukkit, Fabric, Folia, Forge, NeoForge, Paper, Spigot, Sponge

Supported Minecraft versions (49): 26.3, 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, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2

Categories: Optimization, Utility, Worldgen

How to install Chunky

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.3.
  2. Install the right loader. Chunky needs Bukkit for your Minecraft version.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Chunky appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Chunky

Which Minecraft versions does Chunky support?

Chunky lists support for 49 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.3, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.13.2. 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 Chunky?

Chunky publishes files for Bukkit, Fabric, Folia, Forge, and 4 more. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Chunky into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Chunky need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Chunky 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 Chunky?

Chunky is published on Modrinth by the author. The project was first published 2032 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and the author's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Chunky still being updated?

Yes — Chunky was updated 3 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from the author generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Chunky safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that the author uploads for Chunky. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Chunky 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 Chunky?

Chunky has been downloaded 19,984,751 times (20.0M) on Modrinth and has 6,481 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.

What license does Chunky use?

Chunky is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Chunky into a modpack.

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Official links

Source, safety, and licensing

Chunky 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 the author before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.

License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (GPL-3.0-only).

Freshness signal: Chunky was updated 3 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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