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How to install "Better Pets"

Customize your Minecraft experience with new pets, offering unique abilities and companionship during your adventures.

Author

Vanderflys

Downloads

46.6K

Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

License

LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge Quilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6
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Quick Install ID

#betterpets

Install Better Pets in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add Better Pets to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #betterpets, select Better Pets, and click Download. GDLauncher handles dependencies and version matching automatically.
  4. Hit Play and you're done.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Better Pets supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Better Pets supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Better Pets free?

Yes. Better Pets is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Better Pets support?

Better Pets supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Better Pets require Forge or Fabric?

Better Pets supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Better Pets?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #betterpets. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Better Pets?

Better Pets is made by Vanderflys. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/datapack/betterpets).

Need help?

Read our troubleshooting guide, check the guides section, or join the GDLauncher Discord community.

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