Minecraft Mod
Indium by comp500
Sodium addon providing support for the Fabric Rendering API, based on Indigo
Downloads: 41714854 · Followers: 8917 · updated 1 year ago · Latest: nQHYSjxO
About Indium
Indium is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by comp500. Sodium addon providing support for the Fabric Rendering API, based on Indigo
On the technical side, Indium ships for Fabric, Quilt. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Indium maintains compatibility with 19 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.5 up to Minecraft 1.21.1. 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, Indium is categorized as Utility. 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: Indium has been downloaded 41.7M times on Modrinth and was updated 1 year ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that comp500 is actively maintaining Indium.
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 (19): 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, 1.16.5
Categories: Utility
How to install Indium
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.1.
- Install the right loader. Indium needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Indium appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Indium
Which Minecraft versions does Indium support?
Indium lists support for 19 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.1, 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 Indium?
Indium publishes files for Fabric, Quilt. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Indium into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Indium need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Indium is a client-side mod. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Indium.
Who created Indium?
Indium is published on Modrinth by comp500. The project was first published 1848 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and comp500's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Indium still being updated?
Yes — Indium was updated 1 year ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from comp500 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Indium safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that comp500 uploads for Indium. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Indium 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 Indium?
Indium has been downloaded 41,714,854 times (41.7M) on Modrinth and has 8,917 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.
What license does Indium use?
Indium is distributed under the Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Indium into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Indium 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 comp500 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.
License: Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license (Apache-2.0).
Freshness signal: Indium was updated 1 year ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit comp500's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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