Minecraft Shader Pack
Bloop Shaders by espen96
A shader aimed at maximum speed while maintaining good visuals. Scalable from low to high end computers.
Downloads: 1615467 · Followers: 478 · updated 4 months ago · Latest: WvrEQHFq
About Bloop Shaders
Bloop Shaders is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by espen96. A shader aimed at maximum speed while maintaining good visuals. Scalable from low to high end computers.
On the technical side, Bloop Shaders ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Bloop Shaders maintains compatibility with 38 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16 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, Bloop Shaders is categorized as High, Potato, and Vanilla Like. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: Bloop Shaders has been downloaded 1.6M times on Modrinth and was updated 4 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that espen96 is actively maintaining Bloop Shaders.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders, OptiFine
Supported Minecraft versions (38): 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, 1.16.1, 1.16
Categories: High, Potato, Vanilla Like
How to install Bloop Shaders
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.1.2.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Bloop Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Bloop Shaders
Which Minecraft versions does Bloop Shaders support?
Bloop Shaders lists support for 38 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.1.2, 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 Bloop Shaders?
Bloop Shaders publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Bloop Shaders into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Bloop Shaders need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Bloop Shaders is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Bloop Shaders.
Who created Bloop Shaders?
Bloop Shaders is published on Modrinth by espen96. The project was first published 772 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and espen96's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Bloop Shaders still being updated?
Yes — Bloop Shaders was updated 4 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from espen96 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Bloop Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that espen96 uploads for Bloop Shaders. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Bloop Shaders directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is Bloop Shaders?
Bloop Shaders has been downloaded 1,615,467 times (1.6M) on Modrinth and has 478 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.
What license does Bloop Shaders use?
Bloop Shaders is distributed under the CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Bloop Shaders into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Bloop Shaders 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 espen96 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: CC BY-NC — attribution, non-commercial (CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0).
Freshness signal: Bloop Shaders was updated 4 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit espen96's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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