Minecraft Shader Pack
OpenShad by WavinGraphics
A small shader but a lot of posibility !
Downloads: 92637 · Followers: 45 · updated 2 years ago · Latest: zCt57lIF
About OpenShad
OpenShad is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by WavinGraphics. A small shader but a lot of posibility !
On the technical side, OpenShad ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
OpenShad maintains compatibility with 68 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10 up to Minecraft 1.9.4. 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, OpenShad is categorized as Bloom, and Fantasy. 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: OpenShad has been downloaded 92.6k times on Modrinth and was updated 2 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that WavinGraphics is actively maintaining OpenShad.
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 (68): 1.9.4, 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1, 1.9, 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.8.6, 1.8.5, 1.8.4, 1.8.3, 1.8.2, 1.8.1, 1.8, 1.7.9, 1.7.8, 1.7.7, 1.7.6, 1.7.5, 1.7.4, 1.7.3, 1.7.2, 1.7.10, 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: Bloom, Fantasy
How to install OpenShad
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.9.4.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check OpenShad appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about OpenShad
Which Minecraft versions does OpenShad support?
OpenShad lists support for 68 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.9.4, 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 OpenShad?
OpenShad publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping OpenShad into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does OpenShad need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
OpenShad is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add OpenShad.
Who created OpenShad?
OpenShad is published on Modrinth by WavinGraphics. The project was first published 1045 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and WavinGraphics's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is OpenShad still being updated?
Yes — OpenShad was updated 2 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from WavinGraphics generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is OpenShad safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that WavinGraphics uploads for OpenShad. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading OpenShad 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 OpenShad?
OpenShad has been downloaded 92,637 times (92.6k) on Modrinth and has 45 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 OpenShad use?
OpenShad is distributed under the CC0 — public domain dedication. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling OpenShad into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
OpenShad 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 WavinGraphics before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: CC0 — public domain dedication (CC0-1.0).
Freshness signal: OpenShad was updated 2 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit WavinGraphics's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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