Minecraft Forge provides downloads for Forge versions across Minecraft releases, with version choices listed on its page.

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About Forge

This is the downloads page for Minecraft Forge, a modding tool for Minecraft. It presents a list of Forge builds mapped to Minecraft versions, ranging from recent releases such as 26.3 and 1.21.x back to much older versions like 1.7.10 and 1.1. For a selected version, the page offers an installer file, an MDK (mod development kit), a changelog link, and published MD5 and SHA1 checksums, plus Gradle version strings for the newer builds. The page notes that advertisements are the project's main source of income and asks visitors to allow ads or support the maintainer through Patreon, so no pricing is stated.

Key features

  • Version picker spanning many Minecraft releases, including legacy versions
  • Installer downloads for each listed Forge build
  • MDK downloads intended for mod development
  • MD5 and SHA1 checksums published for downloads
  • Changelog link for each build
  • Gradle version strings listed for recent builds
Best for: Minecraft players and mod developers who need the Forge build that matches a specific Minecraft version.
Good for
  • Covers a wide range of Minecraft versions, including very old releases
  • Publishes checksums so downloaded files can be verified
  • Links each build to its changelog
Watch out for
  • Advertisements are described as the site's main income, and ad blockers prompt a request to allow ads
  • No pricing or account information is given

Forge at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Forge FAQ

What files can I download for a particular version?
Each listed version provides an installer and an MDK, along with a changelog link and checksums; recent builds also list a Gradle version string.
How do I find a build for an older Minecraft version?
Use the Minecraft version selector or the full version list. The page notes that the links at the top are preferred unless a specific version is needed.
How can I support the site if I use an ad blocker?
The page asks users to add an exception for the site, or to support LexManos on Patreon instead.
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