In this article, we are going to focus on the PC version of the game, or better yet, the Java Edition of Minecraft. Yes, it is only possible to install mods on Minecraft Java Edition at this time ...

Now that you know how to install and use the Essential Mod for Minecraft, it’s as simple as booting up the game’s launcher. All the tools are available right from the start.

As a free and open-source application for Java edition, there are hardly any reasons not to use Minecraft Forge - many mods even require this mod loader to operate.