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How to install "I Like Vanilla"

A shader that improves minecraft's style instead of replacing it

Author

what42pizza

Downloads

390.4K

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
Realistic Vanilla Fantasy

Quick Install ID

#i-like-vanilla

Install I Like Vanilla in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add I Like Vanilla to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #i-like-vanilla, select I Like Vanilla, 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 I Like Vanilla supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I Like Vanilla free?

Yes. I Like Vanilla is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does I Like Vanilla support?

I Like Vanilla supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does I Like Vanilla require Forge or Fabric?

Check the CurseForge page for I Like Vanilla to see which mod loader it supports. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically once you pick the addon.

How do I install I Like Vanilla?

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

Who made I Like Vanilla?

I Like Vanilla is made by what42pizza. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/i-like-vanilla).

Need help?

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

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