Minecraft optimization mods
The most downloaded optimization mods for Minecraft, with how recently each was updated.
SodiumA high-performance rendering engine replacement for Minecraft, which greatly improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter.
Iris ShadersA modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs
Entity CullingUsing async path-tracing to hide Block-/Entities that are not visible
FerriteCoreMemory usage optimizations
LithiumNo-compromises game logic optimization mod, useful for both single-player games and multi-player servers.
ImmediatelyFastSpeed up immediate mode rendering in Minecraft
Sodium ExtraA Sodium addon that adds features that shouldn't be in Sodium.
ModernFixAll-in-one mod that improves performance, reduces memory usage, and fixes many bugs. Compatible with all your favorite performance mods!
More CullingA mod that changes how multiple types of culling are handled in order to improve performance
Dynamic FPSReduce resource usage while Minecraft is in the background, idle, or on battery.
KryptonA mod to optimize the Minecraft networking stack- BadOptimizationsOptimization mod that focuses on things other than rendering
Language ReloadReduces load times and adds fallbacks for languages
Concurrent Chunk Management Engine (Fabric)A Fabric mod designed to improve the chunk performance of Minecraft.
Memory Leak FixA mod that fixes random memory leaks for both the client and server
DebugifyFixes Minecraft bugs found on the bug tracker
OculusUnofficial Fork of "Iris", made to work with FML
Distant HorizonsMassively increase render distance without harming performance.
EmbeddiumA powerful, mod-friendly, FOSS client performance mod for NeoForge
Model Gap FixFixes gaps in Block Models and Item Models
Packet FixerA simple mod to fix various problems with packets, nbt and timeouts.
Cubes Without BordersAllows you to play Minecraft in a borderless fullscreen window.
Remove Reloading ScreenMakes resource packs load in the background, allowing you to do other things while waiting!
Enhanced Block EntitiesReduce block entity FPS lag with almost no compromises, and improve their visuals
Let Me DespawnImproves performance by tweaking mob despawn rules. Say bye to pesky unintentional persistent mobs.
Fast IP PingYeet the laggy reversed DNS lookup for literal IP server addresses
FastQuitLets you return to the Title Screen early while your world is still saving in the background!
Modern UIModern desktop graphics application framework and low-level 3D graphics engine
Sodium Options APIConfig API for adding Sodium options with a better categories menu
Crash AssistantShows a GUI after Minecraft crashes, immediately showing and analyzing all affected logs.
Sodium Dynamic LightsMultiloader port of LambDynLights that adds Sodium options integration
ChunkyPre-generates chunks, quickly and efficiently
(Sodium) ChlorideGives Sodium additional Performance and Quality features for a tasteful experience
ServerCoreA mod that aims to optimize the minecraft server.
Very Many Players (Fabric)A Fabric mod designed to improve server performance at high playercounts.
Particle CoreParticle optimizations: Culling, rendering optimizations, configurable particle-type-specific spawn reduction, and potion particle disabling. Compatible with Sodium, improves performance over Sodium alone.
ToolTipFixFixes Tooltips from runnning off the screen.
BetterGrassifyGamers can finally touch grass!?
OptiFine's Fancy and Fast better grass implemented on Fabric and NeoForge!
Starlight (Fabric)Rewrites the light engine to fix lighting performance and lighting errors
Starlight (Forge)Rewrites the light engine to fix lighting performance and lighting errors
LazyDFUMakes the game boot faster by deferring non-essential initialization
FastloadModifies how worlds are loaded to speed up loading times.
AI Improvements: Performance TuningPerformance improvements for vanilla AI, with the ability to turn off certain AI behaviors
ScalableLuxA Fabric mod based on Starlight that improves the performance of light updates in Minecraft.
Boat Item ViewSee your held items as you row your boat!
Leaves Be GoneQuick leaf decay from cutting down trees. Built for fast performance and mod compat!
Sodium ExtrasAn add-on mod for Sodium that adds new features and customization.
IxerisBuffered raw input and threaded event polling