Minecraft Plugin

ViaVersion by kennytv

Allow newer Java Edition clients to connect to older servers.

Downloads: 2579658 · Followers: 1191 · updated 2 weeks ago · Latest: ZhlgRvXY

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About ViaVersion

ViaVersion is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by kennytv. Allow newer Java Edition clients to connect to older servers.

On the technical side, ViaVersion ships for BungeeCord, Fabric, Folia, Paper and 2 more platforms. Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

ViaVersion maintains compatibility with 65 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10 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, ViaVersion 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: ViaVersion has been downloaded 2.6M times on Modrinth and was updated 2 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that kennytv is actively maintaining ViaVersion.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client + server — Installs on both client and server (or has optional server integration).

Loaders / platforms: BungeeCord, Fabric, Folia, Paper, Sponge, Velocity

Supported Minecraft versions (65): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.9.4, 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1, 1.9, 1.8.9, 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, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.11.2, 1.11.1, 1.11, 1.10.2, 1.10.1, 1.10

Categories: Utility

How to install ViaVersion

  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 ViaVersion appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about ViaVersion

Which Minecraft versions does ViaVersion support?

ViaVersion lists support for 65 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.10. 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 ViaVersion?

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

Does ViaVersion need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

ViaVersion 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 ViaVersion?

ViaVersion is published on Modrinth by kennytv. The project was first published 1089 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and kennytv's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is ViaVersion still being updated?

Yes — ViaVersion was updated 2 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from kennytv generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is ViaVersion safe to download from Modrinth?

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

ViaVersion has been downloaded 2,579,658 times (2.6M) on Modrinth and has 1,191 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.

What license does ViaVersion use?

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

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Source, safety, and licensing

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

License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (GPL-3.0-or-later).

Freshness signal: ViaVersion was updated 2 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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