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How to install "Better Explosion Sounds"

Changes the original explosion sounds to improved and more realistic ones.

Author

preliminarw

Downloads

142.2K

Last Updated

Feb 13, 2026

License

Apache-2.0

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1 1.16.5
audio environment minecraft realistic

Quick Install ID

#betterexpsounds

Install Better Explosion Sounds in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add Better Explosion Sounds to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #betterexpsounds, select Better Explosion Sounds, 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 Explosion Sounds supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are supported. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Better Explosion Sounds free?

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

What Minecraft versions does Better Explosion Sounds support?

Better Explosion Sounds supports Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Better Explosion Sounds require Forge or Fabric?

Check the Modrinth page for Better Explosion Sounds to see which mod loader it supports. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically once you pick the addon.

How do I install Better Explosion Sounds?

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

Who made Better Explosion Sounds?

Better Explosion Sounds is made by preliminarw. The full project lives on Modrinth (https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/betterexpsounds).

Need help?

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