An open source mod manager for various PC games.
Publisher’s description
What is Mod Organizer?
Mod Organizer by ModOrganizer2 is open-source Windows software in the launchers & mods category. It ranks 10th by popularity among launchers & mods in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.5.2, released on August 4, 2024. The version history goes back to July 3, 2021: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 7,335 times. The source code on GitHub (ModOrganizer2/modorganizer) has 3,130 stars. On Windows it registers 10 file types, including .zip, .dds, .ini, .7z and .esm. Similar programs include LOOT, Vortex and SteamCleaner.
Project description on GitHub: “Mod manager for various PC games. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ewUVAqyrQX if you would like to be more involved ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Mod Organizer is an open-source launchers & mod tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Mod Organizer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D3F699D4042FF209F596D98DACD7EBAA99D27E01C3A17CD5D4E19C2BAB6ED006· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 3 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.2Latest | August 4, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.5.0 | December 27, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.4.4 | December 27, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.4.3 | December 26, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.4.2 | July 3, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ModOrganizer2.modorganizer -echoco install mo2 -yMod.Organizer-2.5.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ModOrganizer2
- Category
- Launchers & mods
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ModOrganizer2/modorganizer
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.5.2
- Released
- August 4, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 3, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 7,335
- GitHub stars
- 3,130
- GitHub forks
- 230
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ModOrganizer2.modorganizer
- Chocolatey package
- mo2
File types it opens (10)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mod Organizer free?
Yes. Mod Organizer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Mod Organizer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Mod Organizer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Mod Organizer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Mod Organizer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Mod Organizer?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 3, 2021.
What are alternatives to Mod Organizer?
LOOT, Vortex, SteamCleaner, Achievement Watcher and Rayman Control Panel. The alternatives page compares them.
