How to download Minecraft Forge 1.21

Minecraft is a great game that regularly gets updated with new content. However, many players prefer adding community-made content, such as mods and resource packs from third-party websites. But to load and run these mods, you need a mod loader such as Forge.

Downloading the latest version of the mod loader can be tricky, and hence, in this article, we will explain some simple steps to download Forge 1.21 for Minecraft. Let’s get started.

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How to download Forge 1.21 for Minecraft

The Installer can be found on the official website (Image via Forge)

Downloading the latest version of Forge, in this case, 1.21, is simple. All you need to do is head over to their official website. This is where you will get all the available versions. Here, follow these steps:

• Step 1: From the Minecraft versions tab, select the latest version, in this case, 1.21. If you want to download a specific version, you can choose it from the list.
• Step 2: After clicking on the version, a page pops up showing different options. If you have a Windows computer, select the “Installer for Windows.” If you have a MacOS computer, go for the “Installer.”
• Step 3: Note that once you click "Installer", you might get redirected to an advertisement page. Wait for a few seconds until a “Skip” option pops up. Click on it and the installation should start automatically.
• Step 4: Once the download is completed, run the installer. This will open up a dialogue window.
• Step 5: Click on “Install Client.” It should take a few seconds to complete the process. Once done, finish the process and then run Minecraft Launcher.
• Step 6: From the "Versions" page, you can click on a little arrow to select the "Forge 1.21" option and start the game.

You need to skip the ad page to start the download (Image via Forge)

That was all needed to install the Forge 1.21 version. Since the game got the Tricky Trials update, it is better to install the latest version of the mod loader to install every mod run properly.

Mod loaders and API clients such as Forge and Fabric simplify the mod and allow it to run smoothly. Although not necessary, most mods available on third-party websites require you to install Forge or Fabric to run the mods.

Apart from the mod loaders, you might also want to install Optifine, which makes mods and various resource packs run stable and prevents frame drops and other issues.