Java mods and Bedrock add-ons mainly differ in terms of how players download/install them and which platforms they are available on. Besides that, they are quite similar.

Bedrockify mod for Minecraft The mod is easy to install (Image via Curseforge/Mojang Studios) You need to have the game's Java Edition to add the mods.

Yes, it is only possible to install mods on Minecraft Java Edition at this time because, for some reason unknown to us, Mojang is not willing to support community mods on the Bedrock Edition.

To use mods in Minecraft, you need to install Minecraft Forge, find the mods you want online, add your mods to "Minecraft," and troubleshoot any problems that may arise. Here's how to do it all.

Minecraft Bedrock is a popular option thanks to it supporting cross-play via many different consoles and devices, so you can ...

Confused? The differences are very important to those invested in Minecraft, with the most crucial being that it's easier to mod the Java edition.

Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?