Sodium - Mod for Minecraft
Sodium is an optimization mod that replaces Minecraft's rendering engine to improve frame rates and reduce micro-stutter. It also fixes multiple visual glitches and includes a redesigned Video Settings interface without altering the game's look. It is built for players who want smoother client performance and higher FPS.
- Author: jellysquid3
- Version: mc26.3-0.9.3-beta.1-fabric
- Downloads: 252857104
How to install
Easy way: the Modrinth App
Install the free Modrinth App, create a profile with Fabric and your game version, search for "Sodium" and click Install – the app also downloads anything the mod depends on.
Manual install
- Install Fabric from the official site (fabricmc.net) for the Minecraft version you play.
- Download the mod with the green button – pick the file for your version and Fabric.
- Copy the JAR file into .minecraft/mods (create the folder if it's missing).
- Launch the game with the Fabric profile and check the mod shows up in the mods list.
- Most Fabric mods also need Fabric API – download it the same way and put it in the same folder.
Compatibility
- Edition: Minecraft Java Edition (PC). Does not work on Bedrock, consoles or mobile.
- Supported versions (newest): 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.11 – back to 1.16.3
- Works with: Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt
- On the player's PC: required • On the server: not needed
- Tip: Always pick the file that matches your exact game version, and back up your world before adding mods.