Version Mod Sorter
by honota
Version Mod Sorter lets a single mods folder hold per-loader and per-version subfolders, so each game version loads only the mods built for it.
What it does
Mods placed in a folder named after a loader and version, such as mods/fabric/1.20.4, load only when the running loader and Minecraft version match that folder name. Files dropped directly into the mods folder or into a shared loader folder load in every version. The version folder name has to match the Minecraft version exactly as the loader reports it, and the mod creates the folder automatically on first launch.
Subfolders inside a version folder are scanned as well, so mods can be grouped by category or by modpack. Version Mod Sorter fills a gap in the loaders, which accept mods only from the top of the mods folder and decline subfolder support. It also reads the mod's own loader files, so the sorting works on the Fabric, Forge and NeoForge builds alike.
Installation is a single jar for Fabric, Forge or NeoForge. The mod is published for 48 release versions, 1.14 – 26.3. It can be installed on a client, a server or both, and the MIT License covers the source code, which is open source.
Key features
Version-specific folders
Each mods/<loader>/<version> folder is loaded only when the current loader and Minecraft version match it.
Category subfolders
Subfolders inside a version folder are picked up, so mods can be grouped by category or modpack.
Automatic folder creation
The matching version folder is created on first launch, so the layout does not need to be prepared by hand.
Conflict notices
When multiple mods modify the same code, both mod names are shown, with a suggestion to remove one and check for updates.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x5 of 5 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who keep one game instance across several versions or loaders, and server owners who want version-specific mods kept apart in one mods folder.
How it compares
The Advanced Inventory Sorter is a Fabric-only, client-side mod for 1.16 – 26.3, released under All rights reserved and not open source. Sophisticated Sorter covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and is open source, but it sorts inventories rather than mod files. Version Mod Sorter does not change inventories; it only decides which mods load.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version Mod Sorter | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.14 – 26.3 | Client or server, optional | 2026-09-19 |
| The Advanced Inventory Sorter | Fabric | 1.16 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-16 |
| Sophisticated Sorter | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Not published | 2026-09-14 |
Questions
Does Version Mod Sorter work with Fabric, Forge and NeoForge?
Do mods need to be moved into subfolders to work?
Does the server need the mod installed?
In the catalog
Version Mod Sorter is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Tired of swapping mods every time you switch Minecraft versions or loaders? Version Mod Sorter loads mods from version-specific and loader-specific subfolders so you don't have to. Keep one instance, organize your mods folder with nested folders, and let VMS sort out which mods to load. Place your mods in mods/ / /…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/version-mod-sorter
- Owner
- honota
- Published
- 2026-05-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15