CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Search
Search for items even with typos, in other languages and more!
Quick answer
Which Better Search release should I use?
Better Search v1.4.1 targets 1.16.5 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 v1.4.1 need?
v1.4.1. 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 v1.4.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v1.4.1. It targets 1.16.5 with Fabric; 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 v1.4.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Search add?



Better Search is a client-side mod that basically enhances searching with support for mistyped searches using fuzzy search logic and support for multiple languages, of your choose, heres a list of all of the features:

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Fuzzy Search: Uses fuzzy logic for the search to be more intelligent, and tolerate typing errors, accents and other parameters. Multi-Language: It also lets you search another language, or mixing languages. (It already comes pre-configured, but if you want to choose your preferred languages to taste, just open the mod menu) Command Search: Fuzzy logic applies to the chat too, and when writing a minimally wrong command, the mod suggests the right command and other convenient suggestions. Commands Between Versions: In updates like 1.13 and 1.21.11, several commands changed name and stoped working, Better Search allows you to use any future or previous name of a command independent of the version. Applies to Recipe Mods: The improved search applies to the search of JEI, REI, NEI and EMI. More Parametes: Now JEI parameters and general identifiers of the game files affect the search, like searching by the item ID, the mod name, effect of an item, and several others. Best Performance: Compared with the Vanilla search and other similar mods, Better Search spends less RAM and searches faster in most scenarios.

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!

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**Each option can be individually enabled or disabled through a fully customizable, intuitive, and easy-to-use menu accessed by pressing the mod custom menu hotkey:
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The hotkey is ALT + O
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 builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 16 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
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.16.5-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.19.2-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.18.2-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.20.1-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.21.1-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.21.4-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.21.9-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-26.1.2-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-1.21.11-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.1
bettersearch-fabric-26.2-1.4.1.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.0
bettersearch-fabric-1.16.5-1.4.0.jar
25 Aug 2026
v1.4.0
bettersearch-forge-1.16.5-1.4.0.jar
25 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.