Minecraft Mod
Sodium by jellysquid3
A high-performance rendering engine replacement for Minecraft, which greatly improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter.
Downloads: 195391958 · Followers: 39228 · updated 1 month ago · Latest: vf7UgZpC
About Sodium
Sodium is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by jellysquid3. A high-performance rendering engine replacement for Minecraft, which greatly improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter.
On the technical side, Sodium ships for Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Sodium maintains compatibility with 36 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.3 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, Sodium 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: Sodium has been downloaded 195.4M times on Modrinth and was updated 1 month ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that jellysquid3 is actively maintaining Sodium.
Full description (from jellysquid3)
**Latest News (June 16, 2026)** - Sodium 0.9.x is now available for Minecraft 26.2, **_with early support for Vulkan!_** The performance of the Vulkan backend is already in a good place (even faster than before on many devices), and we expect to be able to improve it even further with future updates.
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**This mod is the result of thousands of hours of development, and is made possible thanks to players like you.** If you would like to show a token of your appreciation for my work, and help support the development of Sodium in the process, then consider [buying me a coffee](https://caffeinemc.net/donate).
[](https://caffeinemc.net/donate) [](https://caffeinemc.net/discord)
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Sodium is a powerful optimization mod for the Minecraft client, which greatly improves frame rates and micro-stutter, while fixing many graphical issues in Minecraft.
Unlike other rendering-focused mods, it boasts wide compatibility with the wider modding ecosystem. And it does so without compromising on how the game looks, giving you that authentic block game feel.
[](https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium/versions?l=fabric) [](https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium/versions?l=quilt) [](https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium/versions?l=neoforge)
<h1 id="installation">📥 Installation Guide</h1>
Sodium is available for multiple mod loaders, but we recommend using [Fabric Loader](https://fabricmc.net/use) for the most simple and lightweight experience. If you are using a third-party launcher, it probably has built-in functionality to automatically install mod loaders. Once you have installed your mod loader, you can simply place Sodium into your _mods folder_ like anything else.
**Not sure if you installed the mod correctly?** Check your _Video Settings_ screen in Minecraft, which should show our new and improved user interface for changing settings.
**Not sure how to configure the mod?** Don't worry, you probably don't need to. By default, Sodium will enable all optimizations which are supported on your system, giving you the best experience possible. You should generally only change video settings related to performance and other advanced features if you are experiencing issues.
**Need even more performance?** By design, Sodium only optimizes the rendering code of Minecraft. You should also install our other mods, such as [Lithium](https://modrinth.com/mod/lithium) (for MC 1.15+) and [Phosphor](https://modrinth.com/mod/phosphor) (for MC <1.19), to optimize the other parts of your game. This is done so that players can pick and choose which mods they want to use, but we generally recommend using [our entire collection](https://modrinth.com/user/jellysquid3).
<h1 id="hardware-compatibility">✅ Hardware Compatibility</h1>
**Android devices (and some Windows-on-ARM devices) which use OpenGL translation layers (such as GL4ES, ANGLE, GLonD3D12 etc) are not supported and will have severe performance issues.**
We only provide official support for desktop graphics cards which have up-to-date drivers compatible with OpenGL 4.5 or newer. Most graphics cards released in the past 12 years will meet these requirements, including the following:
- INTEL HD Graphics 500 Series (Skylake) or newer
- NVIDIA GeForce 400 Series (Fermi) or newer
- AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series (GCN 1) or newer
**Nearly all desktop graphics cards that are already compatible with Minecraft (which requires OpenGL 3.3) should also work with Sodium.** But our team cannot ensure compatibility or provide support for older graphics cards, and they may not work with future versions of Sodium.
**If you are running into problems, you should [make sure that your graphics drivers are up-to-date](https://github.com/CaffeineMC/sodium/wiki/Driver-Compatibility).** Out-of-date graphics drivers are often the reason for most crashes, rendering bugs, and performance issues.
# 🐛 How to Report Issues
Please use the [issue tracker](https://github.com/CaffeineMC/sodium/issues) linked at the top of the page to report bugs, crashes, and other issues. Make sure you include information about the mods you are using, and attach any crash/log files you have.
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_**Note:** The level of performance you see while using the Sodium mod will vary depending on exact hardware and software configuration. For all performance comparisons provided on this page, we used a computer with integrated graphics which we believe to be representative of the casual player._
<sup>_**Hardware configuration:** Intel Core i7-1165G7 (4c/8t, up to 4.70 GHz) with Intel Xe Graphics (96 EUs, up to 1.30 GHz), 2x16 GB DDR4-3200._</sup> <sup>_**Software configuration:** Fedora 41, Linux 6.12.4, Mesa 24.3.4, Prism Launcher 9.1, OpenJDK 21.0.7 runtime (as packaged by distribution), Fabric Loader 0.16.10._</sup>
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt
Supported Minecraft versions (36): 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
Categories: Optimization
How to install Sodium
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install the right loader. Sodium needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Sodium appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Sodium
Which Minecraft versions does Sodium support?
Sodium lists support for 36 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16.3. 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 Sodium?
Sodium publishes files for Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Sodium into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Sodium need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Sodium is a client-side mod. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Sodium.
Who created Sodium?
Sodium is published on Modrinth by jellysquid3. The project was first published 2048 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and jellysquid3's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Sodium still being updated?
Yes — Sodium was updated 1 month ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from jellysquid3 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Sodium safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that jellysquid3 uploads for Sodium. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Sodium 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 Sodium?
Sodium has been downloaded 195,391,958 times (195.4M) on Modrinth and has 39,228 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.
What license does Sodium use?
Sodium is distributed under the LICENSEREF-POLYFORM-SHIELD-1.0.0. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Sodium into a modpack.
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Official links
Source, safety, and licensing
Sodium 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 jellysquid3 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.
License: LICENSEREF-POLYFORM-SHIELD-1.0.0 (LicenseRef-Polyform-Shield-1.0.0).
Freshness signal: Sodium was updated 1 month ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit jellysquid3's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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