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Popular Minecraft modpacks for a server in 2026 include All the Mods 10 (about 500 mods, NeoForge), Craftoria (500+ mods, NeoForge), Better MC [NEOFORGE] BMC5 (vanilla-plus adventure), Prominence II: Hasturian Era (RPG, Fabric), COBBLEVERSE (Pokémon with Cobblemon, Fabric) and Vanilla Perfected (light, Fabric). Each has a server pack, so you can install it on a FREAKHOSTING server from the Modpacks page in one click.

Which modpack fits your group?

Versions, loaders and mod counts are taken from each pack’s page on CurseForge or Modrinth on 29 October 2026. Pack authors update their packs often, so check the page before you install. RAM is our starting point for a small group. See how much RAM a modded server needs.

How to choose a modpack

  • New to mods? Pick a vanilla-plus pack such as Better MC or Vanilla Perfected. The game still feels like Minecraft.
  • Love automation and long progression? ATM10 or Craftoria give you hundreds of hours of machines and quests.
  • Want a story? Prominence II has an RPG world with quests and bosses.
  • Pokémon fans? COBBLEVERSE is built on the Cobblemon mod.
  • Older PC in the group? Light packs run better for players too, not just the server.
Every player needs the same modpack and version on their own game. They can install it with the CurseForge app, the Modrinth app, the FTB app or a launcher such as Prism Launcher.

How to install a modpack on your server

1

Open Modpacks

Open your server in the Game Panel and click Modpacks.
2

Find the pack

Choose the Source (CurseForge, Modrinth or Feed The Beast) and search for the pack name.
Modpacks page in the FREAKHOSTING Game Panel with Source, Minecraft version, Loaders and Sort filters, a search box and modpack cards with downloads and likes

Searching for a modpack

3

Pick a version

Click the pack, then Install next to a version. Versions without a server pack can’t be installed and say so.
Modpack dialog with a View on CurseForge link and a Versions list showing file name, Release or Beta tag, Minecraft version, size, age, downloads and Install buttons

Modpack versions

4

Check the options and install

Keep Back up the server first on. Switch on Accept EULA only if you have read and accept the Minecraft EULA. Click Install modpack.
The panel installs the right Minecraft version and loader through Version Changer and skips client-only files. For every option, see how to install a modpack.

How to tell players which version to install

Players must use exactly the same pack version as the server.
  1. After installing, note the pack name and version from the Modpack installed message, for example “Vanilla Perfected 1.0.0+26.3”.
  2. Share it with your players, for example in your Discord.
  3. Players install that version in the CurseForge app, Modrinth app, FTB app or Prism Launcher.
  4. When you update the pack on the server, tell players to update too.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I install a modpack version?

The version has no server pack on CurseForge. The dialog says This version has no server pack on CurseForge, so it cannot be installed on a server. Pick another version, or check whether the pack is also on Modrinth.

Can I add mods to a modpack?

Yes, on the Mods page. Players must add the same mods to their game if the mods add content. Keep a backup, because extra mods can clash with the pack.

Can I switch modpacks without losing my world?

The worlds of different modpacks are not compatible: blocks and items from mods that are missing disappear. Make a backup and start a fresh world for a new pack.

What does “Downloads disabled by the author” mean?

The author has switched off downloads by other apps. Download the file from CurseForge yourself and upload it in Files.

Which modpack uses the least RAM?

Light vanilla-plus packs such as Vanilla Perfected. Packs with 300 or more mods need the most.

Minecraft server guide

Every Minecraft guide in one place.

Install a modpack

Every option on the Modpacks page.

RAM for modded servers

How much memory your pack needs.

Fabric vs Forge

What the loaders mean.

Install mods

Add single mods to your server.
Checked against the official CurseForge and Modrinth modpack pages on 29 October 2026, and the install steps tested on our Game Panel (Minecraft 26.1, Paper and Fabric). Pack details change when authors update them.

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Last Updated: October 2026