Vanilla Backport

Vanilla Backport

Backports modern minecraft features to previous versions, trying to keep it as accurate as vanilla Minecraft

2.7M downloads
Created Apr 9, 2026
by ItsBlackgear

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What is VanillaBackport?

Are you stuck on a specific version but don't want to miss on updates? This mod is for you! VanillaBackport brings most features from modern versions for your commodity!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will "X" feature be backported?

The scope of the mod is to primarily add content features such as blocks, entities, even world generation, technical stuff doesn't have a priority, like data components on 1.16, not happening...

I don't want "X" feature in my world

The scope of the mod is to make almost anything toggleable, you don't like a feature? there's most likely a value in the config to disable it!

"X" resourcepack / datapack breaks with the mod

If you're using a resourcepack or datapack from a modern version, it may not work as intended as the minecraft json structures change overtime, the mod focus on adding features from newer version, not making things retrocompatible, so you'll most likely have to tweak the resourcepack or datapack yourself.

When will "X" update drop?

No clue, i'm a solo developer and life is unexpected, i can only notify what drops are being worked on and what changes are being made, i also drop public betas on the discord server when possible.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This mod is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Mojang, Microsoft, or any of their subsidiaries.
Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios. All related assets, including textures, names, and game content, are the property of Mojang Studios and Microsoft.

No commercial use is intended or permitted.

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Versions

v1.1.5.4.2Latest
1.20.1fabricFeb 9, 2026

**CHANGELOG** - Bundled tabs now display the correct order on creative menu **BUGFIXES** - fixed leaf litter being bone mealable - fixed leaf litter placement

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Minecraft: 1.20.1

Loaders: fabric

Tags

fabricforgeneoforgequilt1.16.51.18.21.20.11.21.1
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