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Better Stars

Makes stars brighter and adds subtle flickering

ShadersFree1.21 – 26.x
by KargoDiaz · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Better Stars is a shader pack made by KargoDiaz. Makes stars brighter and adds subtle flickering.

It supports Minecraft 1.21 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 39,101 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jun 27, 2025.

Supported versions

26.x1.21

How to install Better Stars

  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 Better Stars 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

Questions

Does Better Stars work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Better Stars supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21.

Is Better Stars free?

Yes. Better Stars is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Better Stars still updated?

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

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