CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Exploding Kittens
This is a destructive and greifing mod that is great for blowing things up! There are craftable new items called 'Exploding kittens'. So me of them are dangerous and some of them are just used as pranks. This mod will be fun for large servers or together.
Quick answer
Which Exploding Kittens release matches 1.18?
Exploding Kittens explodingkittens-1.0.jar targets 1.18 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Exploding Kittens required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Exploding Kittens explodingkittens-1.0.jar need?
explodingkittens-1.0.jar on 1.18. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Exploding Kittens without breaking your instance.
Built for Exploding Kittens explodingkittens-1.0.jar on 1.18. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use explodingkittens-1.0.jar. It targets 1.18 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside explodingkittens-1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Exploding Kittens add?
Exploding kittens mod has a variety of destructive and cute kittens (that are unrelated to the board game) and is best for playing with multiple people to cause some 'trouble'.
The main cats added include
(Lava kitten)
(Exploding kitten)
(Fish kitten)
and some other added features that are to be explored.
This project is currently released in beta so there will be some glitches or errors that might occur.
Have fun with these exploding friends!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Exploding Kittens by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Exploding Kittens versions and loaders
explodingkittens-1.0.jar
26 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.