Minecraft Plugin

Geyser by GeyserMC

A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

Downloads: 1108218 · Followers: 1295 · updated 6 days ago · Latest: xtP1A9N7

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About Geyser

Geyser is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by GeyserMC. A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

On the technical side, Geyser ships for BungeeCord, Fabric, NeoForge, Paper and 2 more platforms. Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.

Geyser maintains compatibility with 34 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.5 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, Geyser is categorized as Utility. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft plugin category so you can pair it with other plugins from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Geyser has been downloaded 1.1M times on Modrinth and was updated 6 days ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that GeyserMC is actively maintaining Geyser.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Server only — Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.

Loaders / platforms: BungeeCord, Fabric, NeoForge, Paper, Spigot, Velocity

Supported Minecraft versions (34): 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

Categories: Utility

How to install Geyser

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Place the .jar into your server's plugins folder. Restart the server and run /plugins to verify.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Geyser appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Geyser

Which Minecraft versions does Geyser support?

Geyser lists support for 34 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, 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 Geyser?

Geyser publishes files for BungeeCord, Fabric, NeoForge, Paper, and 2 more. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Geyser into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Geyser need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Geyser is a server-side plugin. Install it on your Minecraft server. Players joining with a vanilla client generally do not need to install anything extra.

Who created Geyser?

Geyser is published on Modrinth by GeyserMC. The project was first published 1232 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and GeyserMC's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Geyser still being updated?

Yes — Geyser was updated 6 days ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from GeyserMC generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Geyser safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that GeyserMC uploads for Geyser. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Geyser directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install plugin files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Geyser?

Geyser has been downloaded 1,108,218 times (1.1M) on Modrinth and has 1,295 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.

What license does Geyser use?

Geyser is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Geyser into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Geyser 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 GeyserMC before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install plugin files from unknown mirrors.

License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).

Freshness signal: Geyser was updated 6 days ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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