CurseForge · Minecraft mod
ViaFabric
Allow connecting to servers with different versions
Quick answer
Which ViaFabric release should I use?
ViaFabric [1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21 targets 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.19.4 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is ViaFabric 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 ViaFabric [1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21 need?
[1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add ViaFabric without breaking your instance.
Built for ViaFabric [1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21. It targets 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.19.4 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 [1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does ViaFabric add?
This mod implements ViaVersion on Fabric servers and clients, allowing you to connect to different Minecraft versions.
It can be installed on Legacy Fabric 1.8.9, and Fabric 1.14.4-1.20.1.
If you are using the latest Minecraft version and care about the gameplay being more enjoyable/functional, you may want to check ViaFabricPlus out.
Requires Fabric API for Minecraft 1.14+.
Requires Legacy Fabric API for Minecraft 1.8.9
For more information, go to GitHub repository.
Addons (allows older clients on newer servers):
What's is the difference between ViaFabric and ViaFabricPlus?
Differences with ViaFabricPlus
| ViaFabric | ViaFabricPlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Can be installed on | Multiple client/server versions with fabric | Latest client-side version with fabric |
| Objectives | Simply implement ViaVersion | Implements ViaVersion with client-side fixes to version changes |
| How does it work? | Modifying packets at network code | Modifying client code more deeply |
| Triggering anti-cheats | Very likely | Mostly not |
Forge version: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/viaforge
Discord: https://discord.gg/viaversion
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
ViaFabric by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.17.1
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.15.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 15 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
ViaFabric versions and loaders
[1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21
ViaFabric-0.4.21+181-1.14-1.21.jar
19 Aug 2026
[26.x] ViaFabric 0.4.21+182-26.x
ViaFabric-0.4.21+182-26.x.jar
19 Aug 2026
[1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+180-1.14-1.21
ViaFabric-0.4.21+180-1.14-1.21.jar
19 Aug 2026
[1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+173-1.14-1.21
ViaFabric-0.4.21+173-1.14-1.21.jar
15 Jul 2026
[26.x] ViaFabric 0.4.21+174-26.x
ViaFabric-0.4.21+174-26.x.jar
15 Jul 2026
[1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+171-1.14-1.21
ViaFabric-0.4.21+171-1.14-1.21.jar
2 Jul 2026
[26.x] ViaFabric 0.4.21+172-26.x
ViaFabric-0.4.21+172-26.x.jar
2 Jul 2026
[26.x] ViaFabric 0.4.21+170-26.x
ViaFabric-0.4.21+170-26.x.jar
2 Jul 2026
[1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+168-1.14-1.21
ViaFabric-0.4.21+168-1.14-1.21.jar
2 Jul 2026
[26.x] ViaFabric 0.4.21+169-26.x
ViaFabric-0.4.21+169-26.x.jar
2 Jul 2026
[1.14-1.21] ViaFabric 0.4.21+166-1.14-1.21
ViaFabric-0.4.21+166-1.14-1.21.jar
19 Jun 2026
[26.x] ViaFabric 0.4.21+167-26.x
ViaFabric-0.4.21+167-26.x.jar
19 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.