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How to install "Better Than Optifine"

Some client side changes focused on quality of life performance and visuals

Author

benq1308

Downloads

10.2K

Last Updated

Jul 15, 2025

License

LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved

Mod Loaders

Fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.7 1.20.4
multiplayer optimization

Quick Install ID

#benqs-client-side-tweaks

Install Better Than Optifine in GDLauncher

Better Than Optifine runs on Fabric. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Better Than Optifine supports (1.21.7, 1.20.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #benqs-client-side-tweaks, find Better Than Optifine in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Better Than Optifine supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.7, 1.20.4 are supported. Better Than Optifine only runs on Fabric; mods built for other loaders won't work. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Better Than Optifine free?

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

What Minecraft versions does Better Than Optifine support?

Better Than Optifine supports Minecraft 1.21.7, 1.20.4. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Better Than Optifine require Forge or Fabric?

Better Than Optifine requires Fabric. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically when you create an instance.

How do I install Better Than Optifine?

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

Who made Better Than Optifine?

Better Than Optifine is made by benq1308. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/modpack/benqs-client-side-tweaks).

Need help?

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

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