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I Like Vanilla

A shader that improves minecraft's style instead of replacing it

ShadersFree1.12 – 26.x
by What42 · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

I Like Vanilla is a shader pack made by What42. A shader that improves minecraft's style instead of replacing it.

It supports Minecraft 1.12 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 2,936,230 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 7, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.161.131.12

Release history

I Like Vanilla has had 150 releases on Modrinth since Nov 30, 2023. 94 of them came out in the past year. The newest is v1.5.0b, released on Oct 7, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.16.5 – 26.3. It runs on Iris. The download is 327 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
v1.5.0bOct 7, 20261.16.5 – 26.3Release
v1.5.0Sep 26, 20261.16.5 – 26.3Release
v1.5.0Sep 26, 20261.12.2 – 1.21.11Release
v1.5.0Sep 26, 20261.12.2 – 1.21.11Release
v1.5.0Sep 26, 20261.12.2 – 1.21.11Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

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About:

Shaders typically fall into one of two camps: completely overhauling minecraft's style or completely copying it. This shader aims to overhaul the graphics while making it feel like nothing has changed. It's the same style as vanilla minecraft but built for my own preferences, which are:

  • Beautiful and Pleasant
  • Unobtrusive
  • Sharp AA
  • Gameplay-Oriented
  • Interesting and Exciting
  • Performant

Supports Voxy, Distant Horizons, Colorwheel, and more!

Note: Optifine is only partially supported. If you think it should be more supported, you can always let me know

How to install:

  • 1: Install either Fabulously Optimized (full modpack, preferred) or Iris/Occulus (single mod, can be added anywhere)
  • 2: Download the latest version of this shader
  • (If you want to see the values used by each style, you can download a style-specific version)
  • 3: Launch minecraft, go to the shaderpacks menu, and click the 'Open Shader Packs Folder' button
  • 4: Put the downloaded shader zip into the shaderpacks folder
  • 5: Select the shader within the shaderpacks menu

Performance Comparisons:

I'm not sure how trustworthy these results are, but it should give you a rough idea of the performance between shaders. Also, you can compare your graphics card to mine here. Tests:

  • No Shaders: >250 fps
  • Makeup UltraFast: 170 fps
  • RenderPearl: 133 fps
  • I Like Vanilla: 120 fps (Vanilla style)
  • BSL: 106 fps
  • I Like Vanilla: 93 fps (Fantasy style)
  • Photon: 90 fps
  • Complementary Reimagined: 76 fps

More Tests

shader: fps | shader settings
-------------------------------+-------------------
No Shaders: >250 |
Makeup UltraFast: 235 | No Effects
I Like Vanilla: 225 | Vanilla, Potato
I Like Vanilla: 210 | Fantasy, Potato
I Like Vanilla: 195 | Vanilla, Very Low
I Like Vanilla: 179 | Fantasy, Very Low
Makeup UltraFast: 173 | Low
Makeup UltraFast: 170 | Medium
RenderPearl: 167 | Lowest
Makeup UltraFast: 163 | High
RenderPearl: 156 | Low
BSL: 147 | Minimum
RenderPearl: 146 | Medium
Makeup UltraFast: 137 | Extreme
I Like Vanilla: 137 | Vanilla, Low
Complementary Reimagined: 136 | Potato
BSL: 135 | Low
RenderPearl: 133 | High
Complementary Reimagined: 127 | Very Low
BSL: 120 | Medium
I Like Vanilla: 120 | Vanilla, Medium
I Like Vanilla: 117 | Fantasy, Low
Photon: 112 | Low
BSL: 106 | High
Sildurs Vibrant Extreme: 105 | Default
BSL: 104 | Ultra
RenderPearl: 104 | Ultra
Complementary Reimagined: 98 | Low
Photon: 96 | Medium
I Like Vanilla: 93 | Fantasy, Medium
I Like Vanilla: 92 | Vanilla, High
Photon: 90 | High
Complementary Reimagined: 86 | Medium
I Like Vanilla: 79 | Vanilla, Ultra
Complementary Reimagined: 76 | High
Photon: 70 | Ultra
RenderPearl: 67 | Extreme
I Like Vanilla: 63 | Fantasy, High
SUES PTGI: 56 | Default
Complementary Reimagined: 54 | Very High
I Like Vanilla: 46 | Fantasy, Ultra
Complementary Reimagined: 41 | Ultra

All of these tests were done with a GTX 1070 + 16 Chunks + 1080p + Distant Horizons + Fabulously Optimized + Linux + default shader settings.

Credits:


License Overview:

This is not exact or binding in any way.

You can (with restrictions):

  • Use this for gameplay, screenshots, videos, etc
  • Use this in modpacks
  • Create public and/or private modifications
  • Reuse shader code

You cannot (without any exceptions):

  • Redistribute this shader with little to no modifications
  • Create shortened / indirect links to this shader

You can read the full license Here.

Note: this shader has very limited testing and is very likely to break in niche cases, but I'm very open to fixing any and all bugs that are reported

Please visit your local church

Written by What42. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install I Like Vanilla

  1. Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.

  2. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  3. In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.

  4. Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick I Like Vanilla in the list and click Done.

  5. Shaders are heavy on the graphics card. If the game gets slow, pick a lower profile in the shader settings.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft shaders

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

I Like Vanilla compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
I Like Vanillathe one you looked at2.9M1.12 – 26.xOct 7, 2026Free
Super Duper VanillaEldeston8.3M1.13 – 1.21Jul 8, 2025Free
Vanilletix Shadersara_mat379K1.13 – 26.xMay 11, 2026Free
Stracciatella ShadersDrDesten177K1.8 – 1.21Feb 10, 2026Free

Questions

Does I Like Vanilla work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. I Like Vanilla supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12.

Is I Like Vanilla free?

Yes. I Like Vanilla is free to download from Modrinth.

Is I Like Vanilla still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to I Like Vanilla?

The closest ones are Super Duper Vanilla, Vanilletix Shaders and Stracciatella Shaders. Compare all alternatives

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