Is Minecraft music copyrighted? All you need to know

Minecraft content on social media websites such as YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram is immensely popular. If you are planning to create content related to the blocky game online, one question might be bothering you; is Minecraft music copyrighted and can you use it for videos on your social media page? The answer to both questions is yes, but the second one comes with conditions.

This article explains everything you need to know about the official music of Minecraft, where you can find the music, and its usage policies.

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What copyrighted Minecraft music can you use?

Minecraft music can be used for any game related content (Image via Mojang Studios)

Since the music created for Minecraft belongs to Mojang Studios, it is definitely copyrighted. This means that you cannot just take the tracks and start using them for your personal projects. However, this does not mean you cannot use the music for game-related content.

Mojang Studios has stated clearly on its official website that players are free to use Minecraft music in all game-related content, such as playthroughs, podcasts based on the title, or clips showing off cosplay related to the sandbox sensation.

It should also be noted that you can have both commercial and non-commercial content with the music without any issues. This means that you can have a monetized YouTube channel (or any other social media account) and make game-related content with the music and earn money from it.

Some licensed music might cause issues (Image via Mojang Studios)

However, this does not mean that every piece of music from the title can be used for your content. Some of the tracks are licensed music from other artists who hold the copyright. If you use them without their permission, it can can lead to a copyright claim.

Thankfully, Mojang Studios has made it quite easy for content creators to find all the approved music from the game.

The developer has an official Creator-Safe playlist on Spotify that you can visit. All the songs featured here can be used for Minecraft content without any issues of copyright claims. The playlist features tracks from not just the main game, but also from Dungeons, Legends, and other DLCs.

So yes, while the music from Minecraft is copyrighted, Mojang Studios has been kind enough to let everyone make content on the game using its approved music for free.