
EX Launcher
EX Launcher is a Minecraft launcher for creating separate instances and managing mods, mod loaders, and Java versions.
What EX Launcher is
EX Launcher is a Minecraft launcher for creating separate instances and managing mods, mod loaders, and Java versions. It supports Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, and Vanilla, and connects to Modrinth and CurseForge to find, install, and update mods with automatic dependency checks. A built-in catalog supports modpack importing. Users can set RAM allocation and JVM arguments, choose a Java version, and select performance modes intended for less powerful computers. The launcher also supports Minecraft Alpha, Beta, and other older releases, with a log analyzer that helps identify errors and offers troubleshooting tips. The maker says instance creation and mod installation are free. The EULA says the app runs locally, does not send logins, passwords, instances, mods, or statistics to the developer's servers, and stores credentials encrypted on the device. Authentication happens directly with the account provider. Although Linux, macOS, and Windows are listed as platforms, the download section shows Windows as loading and macOS and Linux as coming soon. Minimum requirements listed include Windows 10, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB free storage, and Java 17 or later; macOS 11 and Ubuntu 20.04 are also named.
Good
- Supports five mod-loader options
- Connects to Modrinth and CurseForge
- Includes Java and performance settings
- Free for instance creation and mod installation
Watch out
- macOS and Linux downloads are marked coming soon
- Windows download is listed as loading
- Third-party mods are not reviewed or moderated
Who it suits
EX Launcher suits Minecraft players who want separate instances, mod-loader choice, and modpack importing. It may appeal to people adjusting Java, memory, and JVM settings or playing older releases.
Verdict
EX Launcher brings instance management, mod catalogs, Java controls, and troubleshooting into one launcher. Check download availability for your operating system before relying on it, and remember that third-party mods are used at your own risk.
Plans and prices
From EX Launcher's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Full launcher use · instance creation · mod installation |
The facts
Each one read from EX Launcher's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account security
- The EULA says credentials are stored encrypted on the device and authentication is performed directly with the account provider.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Built-in modpack catalog
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Diagnostics
- A built-in log analyzer helps identify errors and offers troubleshooting tips.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Download availability
- The download section lists Windows as loading, while macOS and Linux downloads are marked as coming soon.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Java runtime management
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Minimum requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include Windows 10, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB free storage, and Java 17 or later; the page also lists macOS 11 and Ubuntu 20.04 under minimum operating systems.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Mod catalogs
- It integrates with Modrinth and CurseForge to search, install, and update mods with automatic dependency checking.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Mod loaders
- The launcher supports Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, and Vanilla.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Mod loader support
- multiplechecked 22 Sep 2026
- Modpack import
- catalogchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Older releases
- It supports Minecraft Alpha, Beta, and other releases.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Performance tuning
- It selects RAM allocation, JVM arguments, and Java version, and offers performance modes for less powerful computers.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Privacy and credentials
- The EULA says the app runs locally, does not collect personal data, and does not send logins, passwords, instances, mods, or statistics to the developer's servers.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Publisher and licensing
- The EULA names EXLauncher Team as publisher and says the source code is distributed under the MIT License.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EX LAUNCHER is a Minecraft launcher for managing instances, mod loaders, and mods.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Separate instances
- Each instance has its own mods, configurations, shaders, and Java version.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- The EULA lists [email protected] as the support contact.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Third-party mods
- The EULA says the developer does not review or moderate third-party mods and users install and use that content at their own risk.checked 10 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Free use
- The maker says the launcher is free and charges nothing for using it, creating instances, or installing mods.checked 10 Oct 2026
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