What’s really in your mods?

We read the code of Minecraft mods from Modrinth and CurseForge, look for malware and the data they send, and grade how well each one is kept up, from A to F.

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2,088,129files checkedFiles from Modrinth and CurseForge we downloaded and checked. Counted on 29 Oct 2026.669,225files with their code readFiles whose code we turned back into readable code and read, in an isolated environment. Counted on 29 Oct 2026.272,115projects gradedProjects with a letter from A to F. Counted on 29 Oct 2026.

Minecraft Malware Reports

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  1. Six Minecraft mods on Modrinth carried a hidden download that installs a password-stealing browser extension

    Modrinth

    Six Modrinth mods carried a hidden download that installs a browser extension that records what you type into websites, including passwords and card numbers.

  2. We found malware in 34 Minecraft projects that were still online

    CurseForge and Modrinth

    We read the code of Modrinth and CurseForge files and found malware in 34 projects that were still online. All 34 have been removed from the platforms where we found them.

25 Oct 2026: CurseForge removed the projects we reported and banned their authors.

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  1. Just Enough Items (JEI)ModSee items and recipes, and find out how to craft them.Code: Claude Code, named in commit credits. A commit credit names the tool for that change. It does not tell how much of the code the tool wrote. Not part of the grade.728,859,159 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in all 25 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. The code of every latest file for recent Minecraft versions was also read.Last release yesterday, 28 Oct 2026A
  2. Mouse TweaksModMove and sort inventory items faster with your mouse.550,476,981 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in all 27 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. The code of every latest file for recent Minecraft versions was also read.Last release 6 weeks ago, 20 Sep 2026A
  3. AppleSkinModFood/hunger-related HUD improvements.521,493,566 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in all 21 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. The code of every latest file for recent Minecraft versions was also read.Last release 6 weeks ago, 17 Sep 2026A
  4. ControllingModAdds a search bar to the key bindings menu.442,743,539 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in all 39 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. The code of every latest file for recent Minecraft versions was also read.Last release 3 weeks ago, 9 Oct 2026A
  5. Entity CullingModHides creatures and objects behind walls to help your game run faster.429,994,213 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in all 32 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. The code of every latest file for recent Minecraft versions was also read.Last release 3 weeks ago, 8 Oct 2026A

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  1. Lycanites MobsModAdds strange creatures to your world, from peaceful beasts to monsters.29,207,989 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in both latest files for recent Minecraft versions.Last release today, 29 Oct 2026B
  2. ViScriptRecipeModA mod for visually editing recipes.Uses AI features in the game.16,459 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in all 3 latest files for recent Minecraft versions.Last release today, 29 Oct 2026B
  3. AngelicaModShaders and smoother rendering for better-looking worlds and faster play.1,131,595 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in the latest file.Last release today, 29 Oct 2026A
  4. Dragon PetsModLittle tamable dragons for your world.81,460 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in both latest files for recent Minecraft versions.Last release today, 29 Oct 2026B
  5. Scorched Guns: Caverns & Chasms CompatModAdds themed guns and enemies inspired by Caverns & Chasms.60,301 downloads in totalPassed: our checks found nothing harmful in the latest file for recent Minecraft versions.Last release today, 29 Oct 2026B