A mod to optimize the Minecraft networking stack
Krypton is a resource made by astei. It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 45,417,398 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 30, 2026.
How to install Krypton
This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.
Install Fabric for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.
Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.
With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for Krypton and click Install.
Compatibility
- Minecraft versions
- 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
- Runs on
- Fabric
- Where it runs
- Client only (your game)
- Edition
- Java
- Needs
- Nothing else
- License
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Upkeep
- Actively updated (Oct 25, 2026)
Krypton compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives
| Resource | Downloads | Rating | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kryptonthe one you looked at | 45.4M | – | 1.16 – 26.x | 26 days ago | Free |
 FerriteCoremalte0811 | 167M | – | 1.16 – 26.x | Mar 24, 2026 | Free |
 Sodium ExtraFlashyReese | 107M | – | 1.16 – 26.x | 1 day ago | Free |
 ModernFixembeddedt | 84.3M | – | 1.16 – 26.x | 2 days ago | Free |
Questions
Does Krypton work on Minecraft 26.x?
Yes. Krypton supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.
Is Krypton free?
Yes. Krypton is free to download from Modrinth.
Is Krypton client-side or server-side?
Client-side. Krypton goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.
Is Krypton still updated?
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
What are the best alternatives to Krypton?
The closest ones are FerriteCore, Sodium Extra and ModernFix. Compare all alternatives
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