Is Curseforge Safe For minecraft People Say Its Not And Some say It Is safe Help me Please!

Hi Eithan Twig

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

CurseForge is generally considered safe for downloading Minecraft mods, but like any modding platform, there are some risks to be aware of. The site itself does not contain malware and runs virus scans on uploaded mods. However, since mods are created by third-party developers, there is always a small chance that a mod could contain malicious code.

How to Stay Safe on CurseForge:

Download from trusted creators – Stick to popular mods with good reviews.

Avoid .exe files – Minecraft mods should be .jar files, not executables.

Scan files before opening – Use VirusTotal or an antivirus program to check for threats.

Check mod permissions – Some mods may request unnecessary access to your system.

CurseForge has had security incidents in the past, but they have been quickly addressed. If you're cautious and follow best practices, you should be safe using it.

You can try at your own risk.

Please let me know if this helps.

Best Regards,

Lonex P.

Microsoft Moderator