How to get addons for Minecraft PE

One of the biggest differences between Bedrock versions like Pocket Edition and Minecraft's original Java version is access to third-party content. Java fans have had a growing catalog of mods to pick from for years, while things have been comparatively quiet on platforms like PE. Thankfully, the release of addons has finally brought a mod-like experience to these platforms.

Everything you need to know about finding, buying, and installing these addons can be found detailed below.

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How to install Minecraft PE addons

1) Launch PE

The main menu for Pocket Edition (Image via Mojang)

The first thing you'll want to do to get addons for Minecraft PE is launch the game. Since PE is another version of Minecraft Bedrock, anything you grab off of the Marketplace will show up for every different port of this version. This means you can launch the PC or console versions of Bedrock and purchases will show up on PE.

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2) Open the Marketplace

The homepage for the Marketplace (Image via Mojang)

Once you've reached the main menu for Pocket Edition, there will be four different options: Play, Settings, Realms, and Marketplace. Hit that last option to open the Minecraft Marketplace. This is where all the extra third-party content available for PE and Bedrock can be found.

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3) Search for addons

The "Popular Add-Ons" section in the Marketplace (Image via Mojang)

The Marketplace has a search bar near the top. Use this to search for the word "add-on." Alternatively, scrolling down on the homepage should reveal a few curated collections of addons. For example, the Marketplace homepage shown above has a section for the best-selling addons as well as new releases. This can be more convenient than manually searching for content.

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4) Buy and install addons

A selection of the many addons available for PE and Bedrock (Image via Mojang)

When you find an addon that seems fun, tap on it to pull up its Marketplace page. There will be a price listed in Minecraft Minecoins as well as USD. Tapping one of these prices will buy the addon, even if it's free, and add it to your account.

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5) Play the game

Where to find addons in the world creation menu (Image via Mojang)

Continue to look around for more Minecraft addons until you've grabbed as many as you think you want. Then return to the main menu and hit "Play." From the list of worlds, hit the "Create New" button and scroll down in the world settings until you see the "Behavior Packs" section. Any addons you bought will be listed here and can be activated by tapping the button on the right-hand side of the screen.