Massive FPS Boost
Experience up to 5x higher frame rates compared to vanilla Minecraft. Enjoy smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.
Compatible with Minecraft 1.21.X
Boost Your Minecraft FPS with Sodium
Sodium is a free, open-source rendering optimization mod for Minecraft that dramatically improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter, while fixing graphical issues.
Requires Fabric Loader. Free and open-source.
5x
Average FPS Increase
50M+
Downloads
100%
Free & Open Source
Why Choose Sodium?
The most popular Minecraft optimization mod, trusted by millions of players worldwide.
Reduced Stuttering
Eliminates micro-stutter and chunk loading lag for a much smoother experience while exploring your world.
Customizable Settings
Fine-tune graphics settings with an improved video options menu featuring more options and better organization.
No Compromises
Unlike other mods, Sodium maintains full vanilla parity. Your game looks exactly as intended, just faster.
Active Development
Maintained by CaffeineMC with regular updates for the latest Minecraft versions and continuous improvements.
Safe & Trusted
Open-source code you can verify. No telemetry, no ads, no malware. Just pure performance optimization.
How to Install
Get Sodium up and running in just a few simple steps.
1
Install Fabric Loader
Download and run the Fabric Installer. Select your Minecraft version (1.21.X) and click Install.
2
Download Sodium
Get the latest Sodium release for your Minecraft version from Modrinth or CurseForge.
3
Install the Mod
Place the downloaded .jar file into your .minecraft/mods folder. Create the folder if it doesn't exist.
4
Launch & Enjoy
Start Minecraft using the Fabric profile. Sodium will automatically optimize your game's rendering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium compatible with OptiFine?
No, Sodium is not compatible with OptiFine as both mods modify the same rendering systems. However, Sodium offers better performance in most cases. For shader support, use Iris Shaders which is fully compatible with Sodium.
Does Sodium work with Forge?
Sodium is designed for Fabric Loader. However, the Embeddium project provides a Forge-compatible version with similar optimizations.
Which Minecraft versions are supported?
Sodium supports all Minecraft 1.21.X versions (1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, and 1.21.5). It's also available for many older versions including 1.20.x, 1.19.x, and more.
Can I use Sodium with other mods?
Yes! Sodium is compatible with most Fabric mods. Popular companion mods include Lithium (server optimization), Phosphor/Starlight (lighting optimization), and Iris (shader support).
Is Sodium safe to use?
Absolutely. Sodium is open-source, has millions of downloads, and is verified on both Modrinth and CurseForge. The source code is publicly available on GitHub for anyone to review.
How much FPS improvement can I expect?
Results vary by hardware, but most users report 2-5x FPS improvements. Lower-end systems often see the most dramatic gains, making previously unplayable setups smooth.
Ready to Boost Your FPS?
Join millions of players enjoying smoother Minecraft gameplay with Sodium.