ModDex

ModDex is a free Minecraft mod and modpack discovery and review site that combines catalog information from CurseForge and Modrinth. Shared search filters cover mod loaders, Minecraft versions, genres, themes, feature tags, and ratings. Reviews can include an overall score and optional Gameplay, Performance, and Aesthetics sub-ratings, along with details such as version played and playtime. Pack Finder surfaces modpacks using preferences such as loader, game version, and play style; Pack Comparison displays multiple packs side by side with ratings, tags, loaders, and other catalog data. A free account is required to rate, review, vote, manage a library, create stacks, follow projects, and receive notifications. Users can track modpacks by play status and make shareable collections with notes and public or private visibility. ModDex does not host project files; download links go to the original CurseForge or Modrinth pages. It also offers a REST API, with public v1 endpoints requiring a Bearer token; API use is limited to personal and noncommercial purposes. Some stack and review-image limits vary by reputation rank. ModDex is available on the web and offers an API.

ModDex offers discovery, reviews, comparison, and tracking in one place for Minecraft mods and modpacks. Note that downloads remain on the original project sites and some account features have reputation-based limits.

ModDex is aimed at Minecraft mod and modpack players who want to discover, review, compare, and track projects across CurseForge and Modrinth. It may also suit users who want a project API or shareable collections.

ModDex is a cross-catalog discovery and review service for Minecraft mods and modpacks. It fits players who want structured comparisons, contextual opinions, and a personal way to track projects across CurseForge and Modrinth. Its best use is making a shortlist and managing it over time, rather than replacing either source catalog or serving as a file host.

Overview

ModDex combines CurseForge and Modrinth catalog data with community reviews in one search experience. Shared filters cover mod loader, Minecraft version, genre, themes, feature tags, and ratings, so players can narrow projects using consistent criteria across both services. Supported loaders include Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Datapack, Quilt, Paper, Spigot, and Sponge.

Download buttons lead to the original CurseForge or Modrinth project. That separation keeps ModDex focused on discovery and decisions, but readers who want a single-site download workflow will need to continue to the source service.

Key features

Reviews with useful context

A review can include an overall score plus optional Gameplay, Performance, and Aesthetics sub-ratings. Version played, playtime, and pack version give those scores context, making them more useful than an unexplained number when versions or play styles differ. Reviews with screenshots, along with reviews flagged by automated moderation, wait for moderator review. That adds oversight, although publication can take longer.

Discovery and comparison

Pack Finder recommends modpacks from preferences such as loader, Minecraft version, and play style. Pack Comparison places multiple packs side by side with ratings, tags, loaders, and other catalog fields. Together, these tools are valuable when choosing between several plausible packs; they are less relevant if you already know the exact project you want.

Library, stacks, and alerts

The library tracks modpacks by play status and can store notes and dates. Shareable stacks collect projects with notes and public or private visibility, which suits planning a group setup or keeping a private shortlist. Following a project can trigger alerts for new written reviews, file releases, or support for a new Minecraft version, with optional email delivery. Project pages can also send approved review alerts to a Discord incoming webhook.

API and account controls

A REST API exposes project data, reviews, tags, and more. Public v1 endpoints require a Bearer token, and interactive documentation is available to signed-in users. API terms restrict personal, non-commercial use and prohibit resale, competing products, or request volumes that degrade service, so it is not a general-purpose commercial data feed.

Modrinth account linking supports developer verification and project controls, while Discord webhook URLs are encrypted at rest. ModDex says it does not sell personal information and provides data export and permanent deletion. Consent-based, cookieless PostHog analytics runs on an EU instance without advertising identifiers or cross-site tracking; in the EU and UK it is off until opt-in.

Pricing

ModDex has one Free account plan at no cost. An account is required to rate or review, vote, manage a library, create stacks, follow projects, and receive notifications. There is no free trial because the service is free rather than trial-based.

Reputation rank controls some stack, draft, and review-screenshot allowances. Explorer starts with three stacks and two review images, while Luminary allows 20 stacks and six images. Those caps matter most to prolific reviewers or people maintaining many separate collections; occasional readers can use the core discovery and comparison tools without paying.

Platforms

ModDex is available on the web and through an API. It supports game-version filtering, dependency information, download tracking, and mod collections. The service does not host project files, so downloads always continue on CurseForge or Modrinth.

Who it's for

ModDex is a strong fit for Minecraft players who browse both major catalogs, want review scores broken into practical dimensions, or compare packs before committing. It also suits players who value play-status tracking, notes, shareable stacks, and update alerts. Developers and data-oriented users can use the API within its personal, non-commercial terms.

Look elsewhere if you want direct downloads, a launcher, or a commercial API license. ModDex is a decision and organization layer, not an all-in-one installation tool.

Pros and cons

Pros

• One cross-catalog search: shared filters make CurseForge and Modrinth projects easier to narrow together.
• Contextual reviews: optional sub-ratings and version, playtime, and pack-version details make opinions easier to interpret.
• Practical pack selection: Pack Finder and side-by-side comparison reduce guesswork between candidates.
• Useful tracking: libraries, notes, stacks, visibility controls, and project alerts support long-running modpack projects.
• Privacy controls: export, deletion, consent-based analytics, and stated GDPR, ePrivacy/PECR, and CCPA/CPRA compliance are reassuring for account holders.

Cons

• Not a download host: every download sends you to the original project site, adding a step for users seeking a single destination.
• Reputation-based caps: lower-ranked accounts have fewer stacks and screenshot slots, limiting heavy reviewers until their rank increases.
• Moderation delay: screenshot-containing or automatically flagged reviews await moderator review before publication.
• API restrictions: the public API requires a Bearer token and bars commercial, resale, and service-degrading use.

Alternatives

Minecraft Mod Browsers is the broader directory for comparing browser options. Choose MCPEDL instead if you need a freemium service spanning Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows with optional VIP subscriptions.

CurseForge is the better choice when you want its own web catalog and direct access to free Minecraft mods and modpacks, with a premium ad-free tier. ModBay suits readers wanting a free web service with basic functionality for everyone.

Modrinth is preferable when you want the Modrinth ecosystem across web, desktop, and API platforms, plus an optional Modrinth+ subscription. FreeMinecraftMods fits a public workflow where generation and export are free and there is no build cap.

Agora Minecraft Mod Launcher is the alternative for a free, open-source launcher on Linux, macOS, and Windows. MineSpecs is a no-account, ad-free web toolkit. Modhub is a completely free web option without premium tiers or paywalls.

Verdict

Choose ModDex if you want one place to discover, assess, compare, and track Minecraft mods and modpacks from both major catalogs. Its contextual reviews, pack tools, and organization features provide more decision support than a basic catalog. Look elsewhere if direct downloads, launcher functionality, or unrestricted commercial data access is your priority.