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    Better Pets

    Mod

    Collect pets that follow you and grant helpful abilities.

    B88/ 100
    • OverviewB
    • SecurityPassed
    • PrivacyNone found
    • AINone found
    • CompatibilityUp to 26.3
    • ModpacksIn 16
    • ReleasesLatest 20 Oct

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    betterpets-v4.3.6.jar

    Released 20 Oct 2026 · 1.1 MB

    Passed: our checks found nothing harmful in this file.

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    OverviewSecurityPrivacyAICompatibilityModpacksReleases

    Why grade B

    How grades work

    Strengths

    • Security checks passed
    • Regular releases for the newest Minecraft versions
    • Around for years

    Points lost

    • No source code link−7 points
    • Releases replaced within 3 days to fix a problem−1 point
    • Under 5 million downloads−1 point
    All 11 criteria

    • Maintenance

      Full points27 / 27
      Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.4 days ago (20 Oct 2026) 12 / 12
      Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for a Minecraft version that 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also support. A version many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1, also counts after a release in the last 12 months.26.3 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt (latest) 9 / 9
      Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 8 months.Releases in 15 of the last 24 months 6 / 6

    • Stability

      1 point lost21 / 22
      Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.2 of the 10 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (20%) 10 / 10
      Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.4 of its 31 releases in 2 years needed a quick fix (13%) See the 4 releases6 / 7
      Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None 5 / 5

    • Transparency

      7 points lost3 / 10
      Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.No link on the project page 0 / 7
      Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker.Discord 3 / 3

    • Popularity

      1 point lost3 / 4
      DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.66,785 3 / 4

    • Track record

      Full points8 / 8
      AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.2.8 years, 73 releases 8 / 8

    • Security

      Passed
      File checksThis check adds no points. It can only take points away.Our checks found nothing harmful in all 5 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. See Security
    Total88 / 100

    62.2 of the 71 points that apply = 88 out of 100. The points above are rounded to whole numbers.

    Images

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    • Screenshot 2 of Better Pets
    • Screenshot 3 of Better Pets
    • Pet Menu Page 1
    • Pet Menu Page 2

    About

    Better Pets adds 26 collectible companions, ranging from familiar animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, and penguins to fantasy and unusual creatures including dragons, a Warden, Herobrine, a Phoenix, and a Reaper. Pets are found in buried-treasure and shipwreck treasure chests, and their rarity affects how many abilities they have. The collection includes Ant, Cat, Chicken, Dog, Hamster, Red Parrot, Spinosaurus, Worm, Axolotl, Elder Guardian, Pufferfish, Snail, Turtle, Dolphin, Ghast, Owl, Panda, Rabbit, Tiger, Blue Dragon, Penguin, Red Dragon, Warden, Herobrine, Phoenix, and Reaper pets. Active pets gain experience from the player's experience points and can level up to 100, strengthening their abilities as they progress. Their perks span practical and combat effects: a Cat reduces fall damage, a Red Parrot helps reveal nearby hostile mobs, a Worm boosts mining speed, and a Penguin improves movement in cold biomes. Rarer pets can provide several perks, such as the Owl's luck and night vision, the Blue Dragon's End damage bonus and replenishing shield, or the Phoenix's fire protection and periodic Totem of Undying. A pet menu lets players view their collection and leveling progress, summon or dismiss companions, and convert an active pet back into an item; players can also hide a pet that is following them. Pets follow their owners between dimensions, and in multiplayer each player has a separate pet collection and menu.

    Written from Modrinth . How we write it

    In-game changes

    Does not change the game's code directly.

    Adds 1 recipe, 17 advancements and 27 loot tables.

    Counted from the names and data files in the mod, so the list may not be complete.

    Replaces 2 of vanilla Minecraft's loot tables.

    Details

    Creator
    Vanderflys
    License
    All rights reserved
    Downloads
    67K
    Created
    22 Jan 2024
    Official page
    Modrinth
    Links
    Issues , Wiki , Discord

    Security

    No harmful code found

    We checked its files and read their code, without running it.

    Why we show this: a mod runs on your computer like any program, so harmful code in it can take your accounts or files. Our checks look for known signs of harm. They cannot prove that a file is harmless. In the grade: malware means no grade, and a Warning in a latest file for a recent Minecraft version lowers it.

    How we checked · All 6 latest files checked, last on 20 Oct 2026
    • FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.
      6 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The answer above is about the 5 for recent versions. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
    • Their codeWe turn the code of the files back into readable code and follow what it does, without running it. This shows what it downloads, what it sends and where your login goes.
      Read without running it
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares that the project reads or edits things on your system outside the game. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when this applies.
      Nothing declared about your system outside the game.
    • Looked for, not foundWe looked for these in the file and did not find them.
      The internet, folders outside the game, other programs, updating itself, the webcam or microphone, an AI service.

    Privacy

    We found nothing it sends

    We read its code without running it: it contacts no web address while you play.

    Why we show this: a mod can send things about you over the internet, like your player name or your login. Contacting an address to check for updates or download files sends nothing about you. Not in the grade: sending data can be normal for what a mod does.

    How we checked · All 5 files read
    • Files readWe read the code without running it. We list each web address the code contacts while you play, and what it sends. Code that is never used is left out.
      The code of all 5 files, for recent Minecraft versions. See each file in Releases
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares crash reports, usage data and advertisements. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a project collects data on its users or shows advertisements.
      Nothing declared about crash reports, usage data or advertisements.

    AI

    No sign that AI was used to make it

    We looked for AI tools in its texts, files and images and found none.

    No sign of AI in the game

    We found no AI service, AI library or AI model file in its code.

    Why we show this: some players and servers avoid projects made with AI, and AI in the game can send what you write to an online service. Not in the grade: using AI does not tell whether a project works well or is kept up to date.

    How we checked · 5 places read
    • Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a substantial part of the code is AI output, when an asset is mainly AI output, or when the project or its page relies on generative AI.
      No AI content or AI features declared.
    • Description and changelogsThe description, project page and newest changelogs: sentences saying an AI tool was used, and text pasted from an AI chat.
      Nothing found
      20 changelogs read
    • Its filesFiles that AI coding tools leave behind (like AGENTS.md), and the texts inside the files you download.
      Nothing found
    • Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.
      Nothing found
      2 images read
    • Code of the modThe code and files of the mod, read without running it: addresses of AI services, AI libraries, AI model files and a place for your own AI key.
      No AI service, AI library or AI model file

    Compatibility

    See all 73 files
    Fabric
    NeoForge
    Forge
    Quilt
    Data pack
    1.201.2126.126.3

    Point at or tap a version to see its loaders.

    Runs onWhere to install it: in your game, on the server, or both. As the author says on Modrinth.Install it on the server. Players join without installing it. It also works in singleplayer.
    RequiresProjects you must also install for it to work. From the author's lists for its files for recent Minecraft versions, or from its project page.Nothing
    OptionalProjects it can work with but does not need. The author lists them.Nothing
    IncludesProjects packed inside its files.Nothing
    Speed of updatesHow fast it gets a file for new Minecraft versions, on average, compared with similar projects. Not part of the grade.Faster than most mods. On average, it gets a file 8 days after a new Minecraft version comes out. Measured on the last 6 Minecraft versions.

    Modpacks using this project

    Find modpacks with it

    Modpacks that include Better Pets in at least one of their versions, most downloaded first.

    ModpackDownloadsLast version with it
    NMI - server side mods only12K downloadslast version with it 22 Oct 2024INFERNO ADVENTURES4.2K downloadslast version with it 12 Dec 2024Project Emberveil2.5K downloadslast version with it 26 Jul 2025Strixun: Trials of the Wild1.9K downloadslast version with it 15 Feb 2026Better Pets Mobs1.8K downloadslast version with it 1 Dec 2025Out Wild - Horizons1.7K downloadslast version with it 20 Oct 2024Auramine1.6K downloadslast version with it 9 May 2025Andy's Vanilla+ Modpack885 downloadslast version with it 5 Aug 2026Stellar Roots408 downloadslast version with it 13 Aug 2025Funpack Absturz335 downloadslast version with it 26 Sep 2025
    1 to 10 of 1612

    Latest files

    The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.

    MinecraftLoaderVersionSecuritySendsRequires
    1.21.9 to 26.3·Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt4.3.6-mod4.3.6-mod · betterpets-v4.3.6.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.6 to 1.21.8·Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt4.2.2-mod4.2.2-mod · betterpets-v4.2.2.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.5·Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt4.0.1-mod4.0.1-mod · betterpets-v4.0.1.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.4·Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt3.2.0-mod3.2.0-mod · betterpets-v3.2.0.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21 to 1.21.1·Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt4.3.4-mod4.3.4-mod · betterpets-v4.3.4.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    Older Minecraft versions
    1.20.6·Fabric, Forge, Quilt2.0.02.0.0 · betterpets-v2.0.0.jarSends: None foundRequires:NothingPassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.

    73 releases

    MinecraftLoaderVersionReleasedSecurityGet it onDownload
    1.21.9 to 26.31.21.9 to 26.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.6-mod4.3.6-mod · betterpets-v4.3.6.jar (main file)·20 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 1.1 MB
    1.21.9 to 26.31.21.9 to 26.3·Data pack4.3.64.3.6 · Better Pets v4.3.6.zip (main file)·20 Oct 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 231.0 KB
    26.3·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.6-mod4.3.6-mod · betterpets-v4.3.6.jar (main file)·27 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 876.6 KB
    26.3·Data pack4.3.64.3.6 · Better Pets v4.3.6 - 26.3.zip (main file)·27 Sep 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 161.9 KB
    1.21.9 to 26.21.21.9 to 26.2·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.6-mod4.3.6-mod · betterpets-v4.3.6.jar (main file)·27 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 759.9 KB
    1.21.9 to 26.21.21.9 to 26.2·Data pack4.3.64.3.6 · Better Pets v4.3.6 - 26.2.zip (main file)·27 Sep 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 154.7 KB
    26.3·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.5-mod4.3.5-mod · betterpets-v4.3.5.jar (main file)·16 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 909.9 KB
    26.3·Data pack4.3.54.3.5 · Better Pets v4.3.5 - 26.3.zip (main file)·16 Sep 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 180.6 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.5-mod4.3.5-mod · betterpets-v4.3.5.jar (main file)·3 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 793.3 KB
    26.1 to 26.226.1 to 26.2·Data pack4.3.54.3.5 · Better Pets v4.3.5 - 26.2.zip (main file)·3 Sep 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 181.3 KB
    1.21 to 1.21.11.21 to 1.21.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.4-mod4.3.4-mod · betterpets-v4.3.4.jar (main file)·17 Aug 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 807.7 KB
    1.21 to 1.21.11.21 to 1.21.1·Data pack4.3.44.3.4 · Better Pets v4.3.4 - 1.21.1.zip (main file)·17 Aug 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 174.6 KB
    26.2·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.4-mod4.3.4-mod · betterpets-v4.3.4.jar (main file)·12 Jul 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 789.6 KB
    26.2·Data pack4.3.44.3.4 · Better Pets v4.3.4 - 26.2.zip (main file)·12 Jul 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 172.8 KB
    1.21.9 to 26.1.21.21.9 to 26.1.2·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.4-mod4.3.4-mod · betterpets-4.3.4.jar (main file)·12 Jul 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 789.7 KB
    1.21.9 to 26.1.21.21.9 to 26.1.2·Data pack4.3.44.3.4 · Better Pets v4.3.4 - 26.1.2.zip (main file)·12 Jul 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 172.9 KB
    26.2·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.3-mod4.3.3-mod · betterpets-v4.3.3.jar (main file)Beta·26 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Beta · 732.2 KB
    26.2·Data pack4.3.34.3.3 · Better Pets v4.3.3 - 26.2.zip (main file)Beta·25 Jun 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Beta · 170.8 KB
    1.21.9 to 26.1.21.21.9 to 26.1.2·Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt4.3.3-mod4.3.3-mod · betterpets-v4.3.3.jar (main file)·27 Apr 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 732.5 KB
    1.21.9 to 26.1.21.21.9 to 26.1.2·Data pack4.3.34.3.3 · Better Pets v4.3.3 - 26.1.2.zip (main file)·27 Apr 2026Not checkedWe have not checked this file yet.Open this file on ModrinthDownload · Stable · 170.9 KB
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    Quick fixes

    In the last 2 years, 4 releases needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem. This lowers the grade by 1 point.

    See them, newest first

    Quick fixesReleases followed within 3 days by a new release that fixes a problem in them.4

    • v4.3.115 Nov 2025Patch Notes: - Fixed pets not being invisible when spawning them when their…
    • v4.2.79 Nov 2025Patch Notes: - Fixed new installations of Better Pets v4.2.6+ not assigning…
    • v4.2.67 Nov 2025Patch Notes: - Fixed active pet not respawning when rejoining the server…
    • v4.0.119 Apr 2025…Notes: - Removed in-game dev notes. - Fixed leveling system. - Fixed multiplayer problems.