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How to install "The Hordes"

Horde Invasions and Zombie Infection

Author

smileycorp

Downloads

17.3M

Last Updated

May 2, 2026

Mod Loaders

NeoForge Forge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1 1.20.1 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.16.5 1.12.2
Adventure and RPG Mobs

Quick Install ID

#the-hordes

Install The Hordes in GDLauncher

The Hordes runs on NeoForge, Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

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 The Hordes supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #the-hordes, find The Hordes in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

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 The Hordes supports (1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #the-hordes, find The Hordes 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 The Hordes supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4 are supported. The Hordes supports multiple loaders (NeoForge, Forge); 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 The Hordes free?

Yes. The Hordes is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does The Hordes support?

The Hordes supports Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.16.5, 1.12.2. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does The Hordes require Forge or Fabric?

The Hordes supports NeoForge, Forge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install The Hordes?

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

Who made The Hordes?

The Hordes is made by smileycorp. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/the-hordes).

Need help?

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

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