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    Better Villages - Forge

    Mod

    This mod enhances the villages in Minecraft by improving existing structure, making them feel more alive and engaging to explore.

    B84/ 100
    • OverviewB
    • SecurityPassed
    • PrivacyNone found
    • AINone found
    • CompatibilityUp to 26.2
    • ModpacksIn 10,854
    • ReleasesLatest 12 Oct

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    bettervillage-forge-26.2-4.0.1.jar

    Released 12 Oct 2026 · 2.2 MB

    Passed: our checks found nothing harmful in this file.

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    Required to run

    • Library Ferret - ForgeAMinecraft 26.2 · Forge (release 5.0.1)
    OverviewSecurityPrivacyAICompatibilityModpacksReleases

    Why grade B

    How grades work

    Strengths

    • Security checks passed
    • Regular releases for Minecraft 26.2, a version many recently updated mods still support
    • Widely used
    • Around for years

    Points lost

    • No source code link−7 points
    • Many modpacks removed it−4 points
    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.12 days ago (12 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.26.2 on Forge. 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also have files for 26.2. Latest Minecraft: 26.3. 9 / 9
      Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 8 months.Releases in 11 of the last 24 months 6 / 6

    • Stability

      4 points lost18 / 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.73 of the 347 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (21%) See the 73 modpacks6 / 10
      Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.No quick fix in 2 years 7 / 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 lost0 / 7
      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.Does not apply. CurseForge links are not in our data.

    • Popularity

      Full points4 / 4
      DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.33,456,540 4 / 4

    • Track record

      Full points8 / 8
      AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.4.5 years, 129 releases 8 / 8

    • Security

      Passed
      File checksThis check adds no points. It can only take points away.Our checks found nothing harmful in all 11 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. See Security
    Total84 / 100

    57.3 of the 68 points that apply = 84 out of 100. The points above are rounded to whole numbers.

    Images

    • banner better village
    • Taiga Village
    • Taiga Village
    • Taiga Village
    • Bountiful Compat
    • Savanna Village
    • Savanna Village
    • Savanna Village
    • Savanna Village
    • Snowy village
    • Snowy village
    • Snowy village
    • Snowy village
    • Plains Village
    • Plains Village
    • Plains Village
    • Plains Village

    About

    Better Villages Forge improves the existing vanilla village structures to make them more engaging to explore. It includes enhanced Plains, Snow, Savanna, Desert, and Taiga villages. The mod is designed to work alongside mods such as Repurposed Structures, ChoiceTheorem's Overhauled Village, Bountiful, Ice and Fire: Dragons, More Villagers, Immersive Engineering, and Waystones. A configuration option lets you adjust spacing between villages, or disable the mod's spacing settings so another mod can control them.

    Written from CurseForge and the GitHub README . How we write it

    In-game changes

    Changes the game's code in 2 areas: World generationChanges 1 game code file in this area: terrain, biomes and structures made when new land is created. and Mobs and their behaviorChanges 1 game code file in this area: mobs, animals, villagers, projectiles and how they move and act..

    Adds no new blocks, items or other content.

    Replaces 244 of vanilla Minecraft's structures.

    Often used with it

    See all 30
    YUNG's Better Nether FortressesAYUNG's Better Desert TemplesAYUNG's Better Ocean MonumentsAYUNG's Better Witch HutsAWhen Dungeons AriseA

    Details

    Creators
    jtl_elisa and jtl_tom
    License
    Not known
    Downloads
    33.5M
    Created
    20 Apr 2022
    Official page
    CurseForge

    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 27 latest files checked, last on 16 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.
      27 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The answer above is about the 11 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
    • 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 11 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 11 files, for recent Minecraft versions. See each file in Releases

    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 · 4 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.
      Not on Modrinth.
    • 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
      40 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
      1 image 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
      6 code files read

    Compatibility

    See all 129 files
    Forge
    1.161.191.2126.1

    Point at or tap a version to see its loaders.

    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.
    Library Ferret - ForgeA
    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.Slower than most mods. On average, it gets a file 121 days after a new Minecraft version comes out. Measured on the last 5 Minecraft versions. No file yet for Minecraft 26.3.

    Modpacks using this project

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    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
    6003000
    Oct 2024: 540 modpacksNov 2024: 468 modpacksDec 2024: 503 modpacksJan 2025: 522 modpacksFeb 2025: 459 modpacksMar 2025: 450 modpacksApr 2025: 466 modpacksMay 2025: 438 modpacksJun 2025: 380 modpacksJul 2025: 407 modpacksAug 2025: 384 modpacksSep 2025: 316 modpacksOct 2025: 327 modpacksNov 2025: 347 modpacksDec 2025: 365 modpacksJan 2026: 352 modpacksFeb 2026: 316 modpacksMar 2026: 313 modpacksApr 2026: 287 modpacksMay 2026: 283 modpacksJun 2026: 297 modpacksJul 2026: 276 modpacksAug 2026: 259 modpacksSep 2026: 253 modpacks
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    Modpacks that released a new version with this project, each month
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    10,854 modpacks include Better Villages - Forge in at least one of their versions. Here are the 30 most downloaded.

    ModpackDownloadsLast version with it
    DawnCraft - Echoes of Legends10.5M downloadslast version with it 20 Nov 2025Beyond Depth3.4M downloadslast version with it 15 Dec 2024Zeefski Jujutsu Kaisen Craft2M downloadslast version with it 25 Jul 2026Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon-Slayer) ModPack1.9M downloadslast version with it 9 Feb 2025Isle of Berk (Claws of Berk)1.8M downloadslast version with it 16 Oct 2026Create: Perfect World1.8M downloadslast version with it 14 Mar 2024MineColonies Official1.7M downloadslast version with it 17 Jul 2024Play as Dragon [Abandoned]1.4M downloadslast version with it 4 Jun 2023Linggango - [V6.5 IS OUT]1.3M downloadslast version with it 24 Oct 2026MineColonies: Dimensional Adventure1.2M downloadslast version with it 21 Jul 2025
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    Often in the same modpacks

    Mods that modpacks often add together with Better Villages - Forge. Share: how many of the modpacks with Better Villages - Forge also have that mod.

    ProjectTypeShareGrade
    YUNG's Better Nether FortressesAModin 52% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeYUNG's Better Desert TemplesAModin 50% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeYUNG's Better Ocean MonumentsAModin 49% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeYUNG's Better Witch HutsAModin 46% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeWhen Dungeons AriseAModin 43% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeBetter Fps - Render DistanceBModin 43% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeGuard VillagersAModin 42% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeYUNG's ExtrasAModin 40% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeYUNG's Better End IslandAModin 40% of the modpacks with Better Villages - ForgeBlueprintAModin 40% of the modpacks with Better Villages - Forge
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    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
    26.2·Forge4.0.14.0.1 · bettervillage-forge-26.2-4.0.1.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.11·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.11-3.3.1.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.10·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.10-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.9·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.9-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.8·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.8-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.7·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.7-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.6·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.6-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.5·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.5-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.4·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.4-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
    1.21.1·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.1-3.3.1-all.jarSends: None foundRequires:Library Ferret - ForgePassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.
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    129 releases

    MinecraftLoaderVersionReleasedSecurityGet it onDownload
    26.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge4.0.14.0.1 · bettervillage-forge-26.2-4.0.1.jar·12 Oct 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.2 MB
    26.2·Forge4.0.04.0.0 · bettervillage-forge-26.2-4.0.0.jar·6 Sep 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.2 MB
    1.21.11The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.11-3.3.1.jar·14 Aug 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.3 MB
    1.21.10The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.10-3.3.1-all.jar·15 Jun 2026PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.9The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.9-3.3.1-all.jar·13 Oct 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.8The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.8-3.3.1-all.jar·21 Sep 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.7The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.7-3.3.1-all.jar·21 Sep 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.6The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.6-3.3.1-all.jar·21 Sep 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.5The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.5-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.4The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.4-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.3-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.1-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.21The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.21.0-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.20.6The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.20.6-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.20.4The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.20.4-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.20.3The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.20.3-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.20.2The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.20.2-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.20.1The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.20.1-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.20The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.20.0-3.3.1-all.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
    1.19.4The latest file for its Minecraft version and loader·Forge3.3.13.3.1 · bettervillage-forge-1.19.4-3.3.1.jar·25 May 2025PassedOur checks found nothing harmful in this file. Its code was read too.Open this file on CurseForgeDownload · Stable · 2.5 MB
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