The Modrinth App is a unique, open source Minecraft launcher that allows you to play your favorite mods, and keep them up to date, all in one neat little package.
Publisher’s description
What is Modrinth App?
Modrinth App is an open-source pc game program for Windows from Modrinth. It ranks 30th by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.22.0, released on October 21, 2026. 139 versions are listed since September 1, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 44 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,383 times. The source code on GitHub (modrinth/code) has 2,466 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “The Modrinth monorepo containing all code which powers Modrinth!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 44 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Modrinth App is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Modrinth App safe to download?
- The file is served by launcher-files.modrinth.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7275EEE11220128F4C5697186B7D27BB8016534AB7B573194A6040998C0839BC· 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 139 versions ›139 versions over 3 years · about 44 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.22.0Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.10 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.9 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.8 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.7 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.6 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.5 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.4 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Modrinth.ModrinthApp -echoco install modrinth-app -y"Modrinth App_0.22.0_x64-setup.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask modrinthflatpak install flathub com.modrinth.ModrinthAppInformation
- Publisher
- Modrinth
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/modrinth/code
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.22.0
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 139
- Updates / year
- 44.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,383
- GitHub stars
- 2,466
- GitHub forks
- 640
- Website
- modrinth.com
- winget ID
- Modrinth.ModrinthApp
- Chocolatey package
- modrinth-app
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Modrinth App free?
Yes. Modrinth App is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Modrinth App safe to download?
The download comes from launcher-files.modrinth.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 Modrinth App 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 Modrinth App be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Modrinth App run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Modrinth App?
The versions page lists all 139 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 1, 2023.
Can I use Modrinth App without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Modrinth App?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
