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How to install "Sparse Structures"

A simple and configurable mod that makes all (even datapacks and modded) structures more spread out (or more common!), essentially making them rarer/easier to find. Useful in big modpacks with a lot of structures mods to encourage exploration

Author

m

Downloads

5.9M

Last Updated

May 10, 2026

License

MIT

Mod Loaders

Fabric Forge NeoForge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4
adventure game-mechanics management utility worldgen

Quick Install ID

#sparsestructures

Install Sparse Structures in GDLauncher

Sparse Structures runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. 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 Sparse Structures 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 #sparsestructures, find Sparse Structures 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 Sparse Structures 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 #sparsestructures, find Sparse Structures 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 Sparse Structures 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 #sparsestructures, find Sparse Structures 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 Sparse Structures supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Sparse Structures supports multiple loaders (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge); 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 Sparse Structures free?

Yes. Sparse Structures is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Sparse Structures support?

Sparse Structures supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Sparse Structures require Forge or Fabric?

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

How do I install Sparse Structures?

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

Who made Sparse Structures?

Sparse Structures is made by m. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/mod/sparsestructures).

Need help?

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

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