Minecraft Mod

Sodium Extra by FlashyReese

A Sodium addon that adds features that shouldn't be in Sodium.

Downloads: 84970199 · Followers: 13121 · updated 4 weeks ago · Latest: Fu02wj4x

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About Sodium Extra

Sodium Extra is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by FlashyReese. A Sodium addon that adds features that shouldn't be in Sodium.

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

Sodium Extra maintains compatibility with 37 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.2 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 Extra is categorized as Cursed, Optimization, and 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: Sodium Extra has been downloaded 85.0M times on Modrinth and was updated 4 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that FlashyReese is actively maintaining Sodium Extra.

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 (37): 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

Categories: Cursed, Optimization, Utility

How to install Sodium Extra

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Install the right loader. Sodium Extra needs Fabric for your Minecraft version.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Sodium Extra appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Sodium Extra

Which Minecraft versions does Sodium Extra support?

Sodium Extra lists support for 37 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16.2. 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 Sodium Extra?

Sodium Extra 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 Extra into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Sodium Extra need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

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

Who created Sodium Extra?

Sodium Extra is published on Modrinth by FlashyReese. The project was first published 1994 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and FlashyReese's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Sodium Extra still being updated?

Yes — Sodium Extra was updated 4 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from FlashyReese generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Sodium Extra safe to download from Modrinth?

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

Sodium Extra has been downloaded 84,970,199 times (85.0M) on Modrinth and has 13,121 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 Extra use?

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

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Source, safety, and licensing

Sodium Extra 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 FlashyReese 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 (LGPL-3.0-only).

Freshness signal: Sodium Extra was updated 4 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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