Minecraft Plugin
Modern Networking by BluSpring
Multiversioned and multiloader network packet API based on 1.20.6+'s method of packets.
Downloads: 134303 · Followers: 27 · updated 7 months ago · Latest: mhd015p2
About Modern Networking
Modern Networking is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by BluSpring. Multiversioned and multiloader network packet API based on 1.20.6+'s method of packets.
On the technical side, Modern Networking ships for Bukkit, Fabric, Folia, Forge and 5 more platforms. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).
Modern Networking maintains compatibility with 35 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16 up to Minecraft 1.21.9. 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, Modern Networking is categorized as Library. 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: Modern Networking has been downloaded 134.3k times on Modrinth and was updated 7 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that BluSpring is actively maintaining Modern Networking.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client + server — Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).
Loaders / platforms: Bukkit, Fabric, Folia, Forge, NeoForge, Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Velocity
Supported Minecraft versions (35): 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
Categories: Library
How to install Modern Networking
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.9.
- Place the .jar into your server's plugins folder. Restart the server and run
/pluginsto verify. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Modern Networking appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Modern Networking
Which Minecraft versions does Modern Networking support?
Modern Networking lists support for 35 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.9, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16. 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 Modern Networking?
Modern Networking publishes files for Bukkit, Fabric, Folia, Forge, and 5 more. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Modern Networking into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Modern Networking need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Modern Networking 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 Modern Networking?
Modern Networking is published on Modrinth by BluSpring. The project was first published 460 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and BluSpring's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Modern Networking still being updated?
Yes — Modern Networking was updated 7 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from BluSpring generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Modern Networking safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that BluSpring uploads for Modern Networking. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Modern Networking 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 Modern Networking?
Modern Networking has been downloaded 134,303 times (134.3k) on Modrinth and has 27 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.
What license does Modern Networking use?
Modern Networking is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Modern Networking into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Modern Networking 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 BluSpring 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: Modern Networking was updated 7 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit BluSpring's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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