Sodium mod
Sodium is a free Minecraft mod (category: optimization), available for versions 1.16.3 - 1.21.11. Author: jellysquid3 · 134M downloads · License: LicenseRef-Polyform-Shield-1.0.0
Description
Optimization mod that greatly boosts your FPS in Minecraft. It rewrites the rendering engine from scratch and reaches performance OptiFine can't match. Works on Fabric and NeoForge.
We cover installation, settings and version compatibility in our Sodium guide in the mod catalog.
Details
| Name | Sodium |
| Author | jellysquid3 |
| Mod loaders | Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt |
| Categories | Optimization |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16.3 - 1.21.11 |
| Latest MC version | 1.21.11 |
| Oldest MC version | 1.16.3 |
| Client side | Required |
| Server side | Unsupported |
| License | LicenseRef-Polyform-Shield-1.0.0 |
| Created | January 3, 2021 |
| Last updated | February 23, 2026 |
| Downloads | 133,681,173 |
| Followers | 34,053 |
How to install Sodium
- Install the right mod loader: Fabric, NeoForge or Quilt
- Download Sodium from its official page on Modrinth: https://modrinth.com/mod/sodium
- Put the downloaded
.jarfile in the.minecraft/modsfolder - Launch Minecraft with the profile of that mod loader
For a detailed walkthrough, see how to install Minecraft mods.
Download from Modrinth
The official Sodium page on Modrinth:
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Frequently asked questions about Sodium
How do I install Sodium in Minecraft?
Install a mod loader (Fabric, NeoForge or Quilt), download the Sodium .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the .minecraft/mods folder. Then launch the game with the profile of the loader you chose.
Which Minecraft versions does Sodium work with?
Sodium supports Minecraft 1.16.3 - 1.21.11. The latest supported game version is 1.21.11.
Is Sodium free?
Yes, Sodium is a free mod released under the LicenseRef-Polyform-Shield-1.0.0 license. You can download it from Modrinth at no cost.
Where can I safely download Sodium?
The safest source is the mod's page on Modrinth (modrinth.com/mod/sodium). Avoid random sites offering .jar files: they often pose as popular mods and contain malware.