CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Search
Enhances search bars with support for mistyped searches, multiple languages and much more!
Quick answer
Which Better Search release should I use?
Better Search v1.3.1 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. 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 Better Search 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 Better Search v1.3.1 need?
v1.3.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Better Search without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Search v1.3.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v1.3.1. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
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 v1.3.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Search add?


Better Search is a client-side mod that enhances search bars with support for mistyped searches and multiple languages.
Example of the feature in action in the Creative Tab:

Never struggle to find a recipe in the Recipe Book again!

Building commands is much more convenient!

Searches affect the Creative Inventory, Recipe Book, and even the chat. Each of these can be individually enabled or disabled through a fully customizable, intuitive, and easy-to-use menu accessed by pressing the mod custom menu hotkey:
Alt + O
(That is the letter O, not the number 0!)
Below are some useful settings that make this mod stand out from similar alternatives:
- Full search support for any mod
- Better Search system is also compatible with: JEI, REI, NEI and EMI
- Fully configurable multi-language support
- Fully configurable fuzzy search system
- Vanilla-faithful interface
- Pre-configured for almost any language
Mod made by Rivalzin (me :D), page design inspired by Terrunic and Evan Bowness
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Search by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
2 loader builds1.18.2
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 14 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Search versions and loaders
v1.3.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.21.1-1.3.1.jar
18 Aug 2026
v1.3.1
bettersearch-neoforge-1.21.1-1.3.1.jar
18 Aug 2026
v1.3.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.21.4-1.3.1.jar
18 Aug 2026
v1.3.1
bettersearch-neoforge-1.21.4-1.3.1.jar
18 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-fabric-1.21.4-1.3.0.jar
18 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-neoforge-1.21.4-1.3.0.jar
18 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-forge-1.12.2-1.3.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-forge-1.16.5-1.3.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-fabric-1.16.5-1.3.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-fabric-1.18.2-1.3.0.jar
16 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-forge-1.18.2-1.3.0.jar
16 Aug 2026
v1.3.0
bettersearch-fabric-1.19.2-1.3.0.jar
16 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.