X Minecraft Launcher is a free, open-source launcher that handles all your Minecraft files in one place. If you’re into modding, this is built for you. It’s lightweight, works on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and doesn’t bloat your hard drive with duplicate mod files.
What You Get
Install Mods Like You Mean It
Set up Minecraft with Forge, Fabric, or Quilt in a couple clicks. X Launcher also handles OptiFine and resource packs without eating up disk space. Everything uses hard links and symbolic links, so you’re not storing the same files ten times over.
Download Fast
Multi-threaded downloads mean you’re not waiting around. It uses concurrent connections to grab files quicker. Supports both HTTP and HTTPS from official sources and third-party mirrors.
Multiple Game Instances
Want to test different mod setups? Create separate instances for modded survival, PvP servers, vanilla, whatever. Each one stays isolated so your settings don’t get mixed up.
Cross-Platform
Built on Electron, so it works the same whether you’re on Windows, Mac, or Linux. No weird compatibility issues between operating systems.
Account Management
Support for Microsoft accounts (current Java Edition authentication), Mojang Yggdrasil, and alternative servers like ely.by and littleskin.cn. You can add custom third-party auth servers if you need them.
LAN Multiplayer Over the Internet
Play LAN multiplayer with friends who aren’t physically at your place. Peer-to-peer connection handles it without needing to set up servers.
Windows App Support
On Windows, you get AppX and AppInstaller support. No more SmartScreen warnings or browser download blocks. Cleaner installation process.
What You Need
- Java 18 or higher (for running the launcher)
- Java Runtime Environment 1.8.0 or higher (for Minecraft)
Supported Versions
Works with Minecraft 1.7.10 all the way up to 1.19.4. That covers basically everything modern players care about.
Installation
Download the version for your system below, run the installer, and follow the prompts. On Windows with AppInstaller, it handles updates automatically. On other platforms, just extract and run.
Download X Minecraft Launcher
Windows
App Installer (Recommended for Windows 10/11):
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AppX Package:
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Windows 64-bit Zip:
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Windows 32-bit Zip:
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Mac
DMG File:
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Darwin 64-bit Zip:
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Linux
Deb (Ubuntu/Debian):
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RPM (Fedora/RHEL):
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AppImage:
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Tar.xz:
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Zip:
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