Minecraft: Java Edition is made better with mods, and we have everything you need to know to install and play with mods on Windows PCs.

Minecraft Forge is essential if you get into Minecraft modding in Java Edition, as Forge allows you to install and manage mods in one place ...

You can install mods in "Minecraft" by playing the "Java Edition" and using the third-party app Minecraft Forge.

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.