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How to install "bad packets"

Bad Packets allows packet messaging between different modding platforms.

Author

badasintended

Downloads

33.8M

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Mod Loaders

Forge NeoForge Fabric Quilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2
API and Library

Quick Install ID

#badpackets

Install bad packets in GDLauncher

bad packets runs on Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that bad packets supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #badpackets, find bad packets in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that bad packets supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #badpackets, find bad packets in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

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 bad packets supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #badpackets, find bad packets in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Quilt

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Quilt loader and a Minecraft version that bad packets supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #badpackets, find bad packets 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 bad packets supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. bad packets supports multiple loaders (Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, 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 bad packets free?

Yes. bad packets is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does bad packets support?

bad packets supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does bad packets require Forge or Fabric?

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

How do I install bad packets?

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

Who made bad packets?

bad packets is made by badasintended. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/badpackets).

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