Minecraft Shader Pack

VanillAA by vriska

Vanilla rendering, but with TAA

Downloads: 3296325 · Followers: 258 · updated 3 years ago · Latest: CgdY86YT

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About VanillAA

VanillAA is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by vriska. Vanilla rendering, but with TAA

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

VanillAA maintains compatibility with 4 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.18.2 up to Minecraft 1.20.1. 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, VanillAA is categorized as 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: VanillAA has been downloaded 3.3M times on Modrinth and was updated 3 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that vriska is actively maintaining VanillAA.

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 (4): 1.20.1, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.18.2

Categories: Potato, Vanilla Like

How to install VanillAA

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.20.1.
  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 VanillAA appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about VanillAA

Which Minecraft versions does VanillAA support?

VanillAA lists support for 4 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.20.1, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.18.2. 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 VanillAA?

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

Does VanillAA need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

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

Who created VanillAA?

VanillAA is published on Modrinth by vriska. The project was first published 1308 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and vriska's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is VanillAA still being updated?

Yes — VanillAA was updated 3 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from vriska generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is VanillAA safe to download from Modrinth?

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

VanillAA has been downloaded 3,296,325 times (3.3M) on Modrinth and has 258 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 VanillAA use?

VanillAA is distributed under the MPL — weak copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling VanillAA into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

VanillAA 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 vriska before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: MPL — weak copyleft open source license (MPL-2.0).

Freshness signal: VanillAA was updated 3 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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