Minecraft Shader Pack

I Like Vanilla by What42

A shader that improves minecraft's style instead of replacing it

Downloads: 1643732 · Followers: 444 · updated 2 weeks ago · Latest: gAzVMQPa

Download I Like Vanilla on Modrinth

About I Like Vanilla

I Like Vanilla is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by What42. A shader that improves minecraft's style instead of replacing it

On the technical side, I Like Vanilla ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

I Like Vanilla maintains compatibility with 51 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.2 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, I Like Vanilla is categorized as Fantasy, Low, 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: I Like Vanilla has been downloaded 1.6M times on Modrinth and was updated 2 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that What42 is actively maintaining I Like Vanilla.

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 (51): 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, 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

Categories: Fantasy, Low, Vanilla Like

How to install I Like Vanilla

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check I Like Vanilla appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about I Like Vanilla

Which Minecraft versions does I Like Vanilla support?

I Like Vanilla lists support for 51 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.2. 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 I Like Vanilla?

I Like Vanilla publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping I Like Vanilla into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does I Like Vanilla need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

I Like Vanilla is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add I Like Vanilla.

Who created I Like Vanilla?

I Like Vanilla is published on Modrinth by What42. The project was first published 977 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and What42's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is I Like Vanilla still being updated?

Yes — I Like Vanilla was updated 2 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from What42 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is I Like Vanilla safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that What42 uploads for I Like Vanilla. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading I Like Vanilla 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 I Like Vanilla?

I Like Vanilla has been downloaded 1,643,732 times (1.6M) on Modrinth and has 444 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 I Like Vanilla use?

I Like Vanilla is distributed under the LICENSEREF-WHAT42S-SHADER-LICENSE-2.2. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling I Like Vanilla into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

I Like Vanilla 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 What42 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: LICENSEREF-WHAT42S-SHADER-LICENSE-2.2 (LicenseRef-What42s-Shader-License-2.2).

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

Author profile: Visit What42's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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