Minecraft Resource Pack
Animated Items by palettemc
Animates various item textures
Downloads: 2338044 · Followers: 1912 · updated 3 months ago · Latest: DKsjwVmd
About Animated Items
Animated Items is a Minecraft resource pack published on Modrinth by palettemc. Animates various item textures
On the technical side, Animated Items ships for Minecraft. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Animated Items maintains compatibility with 30 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.18 up to Minecraft 26.1.2. 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, Animated Items is categorized as Decoration, Items, and Vanilla Like. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft resource pack category so you can pair it with other resource packs from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: Animated Items has been downloaded 2.3M times on Modrinth and was updated 3 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that palettemc is actively maintaining Animated Items.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Minecraft
Supported Minecraft versions (30): 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
Categories: Decoration, Items, Vanilla Like
How to install Animated Items
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.1.2.
- Drop the .zip into your resourcepacks folder. Enable Animated Items from the in-game Options → Resource Packs menu.
- Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Animated Items appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Animated Items
Which Minecraft versions does Animated Items support?
Animated Items lists support for 30 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.1.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.18. 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 Animated Items?
Animated Items publishes files for Minecraft. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Animated Items into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Animated Items need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Animated Items is a client-side resource pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Animated Items.
Who created Animated Items?
Animated Items is published on Modrinth by palettemc. The project was first published 1029 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and palettemc's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Animated Items still being updated?
Yes — Animated Items was updated 3 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from palettemc generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Animated Items safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that palettemc uploads for Animated Items. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Animated Items directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install resource pack files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is Animated Items?
Animated Items has been downloaded 2,338,044 times (2.3M) on Modrinth and has 1,912 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft resource pack.
What license does Animated Items use?
Animated Items is distributed under the CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Animated Items into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Animated Items 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 palettemc before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install resource pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial (CC-BY-NC-4.0).
Freshness signal: Animated Items was updated 3 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit palettemc's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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