
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
ViaAprilFools
ViaVersion addon to add support for some notable Minecraft snapshots.
Quick answer
Which ViaAprilFools release matches 1.9.4?
ViaAprilFools 4.2.2 targets 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 1.9 with Fabric, folia, paper. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is ViaAprilFools required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does ViaAprilFools 4.2.2 need?
4.2.2 on 1.9.4. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install ViaBackwards, ViaVersion first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add ViaAprilFools without breaking your instance.
Built for ViaAprilFools 4.2.2 on 1.9.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 4.2.2. It targets 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 1.9 with Fabric, folia, paper; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install ViaBackwards, ViaVersion first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 4.2.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does ViaAprilFools add?
ViaAprilFools
ViaVersion addon to add support for some notable Minecraft snapshots.
You can override the included version in ViaFabric or ViaProxy:
- in ViaFabric, put ViaAprilFools into the
modsfolder - in ViaProxy, put ViaAprilFools into the
jarsfolder
Requires Java 17. See here how to update your installed Java version.
Requires ViaVersion and ViaBackwards to be installed..
Added Server protocols
- 3D Shareware
- 20w14infinite
- Combat Test 8c
Added Client protocols
- 3D Shareware
- Combat Test 8c
Contact
If you encounter any issues, please report them on the
issue tracker.
If you just want to talk or need help implementing ViaAprilFools feel free to join the ViaVersion
Discord.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
ViaAprilFools 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 build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 66 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
ViaAprilFools versions and loaders
4.2.3-SNAPSHOT+167
ViaAprilFools-4.2.3-SNAPSHOT.jar
20 Aug 2026
4.2.3-SNAPSHOT+166
ViaAprilFools-4.2.3-SNAPSHOT.jar
19 Aug 2026
4.2.3-SNAPSHOT+164
ViaAprilFools-4.2.3-SNAPSHOT.jar
19 Aug 2026
4.2.3-SNAPSHOT+163
ViaAprilFools-4.2.3-SNAPSHOT.jar
12 Jul 2026
4.2.2
ViaAprilFools-4.2.2.jar
12 Jul 2026
4.2.2-SNAPSHOT+161
ViaAprilFools-4.2.2-SNAPSHOT.jar
12 Jul 2026
4.2.2-SNAPSHOT+160
ViaAprilFools-4.2.2-SNAPSHOT.jar
9 Jul 2026
4.2.2-SNAPSHOT+159
ViaAprilFools-4.2.2-SNAPSHOT.jar
9 Jul 2026
4.2.2-SNAPSHOT+158
ViaAprilFools-4.2.2-SNAPSHOT.jar
19 Jun 2026
4.2.1
ViaAprilFools-4.2.1.jar
5 May 2026
4.2.1-SNAPSHOT+156
ViaAprilFools-4.2.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
2 May 2026
4.2.1-SNAPSHOT+155
ViaAprilFools-4.2.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
2 May 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.