How to Download Minecraft Bedrock Add-ons Safely

Where to find add-ons and texture packs, how to spot fake download pages, and how to get the right file every time.

Minecraft BasicsBy Voxen (VoxenMC2) · Updated 14 November 2026
How to Download Minecraft Bedrock Add-ons Safely

Add-ons and texture packs are one of the best parts of Minecraft Bedrock. They can add new mobs, tools, menus and a whole new look to the game. But the internet is full of copied pages, fake download buttons and files that are not what they say. This guide shows you where to download packs, how to stay safe, and how to tell that you got the right file.

Where to download add-ons

  • Minecraft Marketplace: built into the game. Content is checked by Mojang. Some of it is free, most costs Minecoins.
  • CurseForge: a big, trusted site for mods and packs. Files are scanned, and every project has a clear author, version list and download count.
  • MCPEDL: the best known site for Bedrock add-ons. Each post has comments and screenshots, so you can see what other players say.
  • The creator's own website: many creators, including me, list all their packs on their own site. Every project on voxenmc.com links straight to the real CurseForge and MCPEDL pages.

Signs a download page is fake

  • The page has many big green "Download" buttons, and most of them are ads.
  • It asks you to install an app, a browser extension or a "downloader" first.
  • It sends you through many link shorteners and "wait 30 seconds" pages.
  • It asks for your Microsoft account, phone number or a payment to download a free pack.
  • The file name ends in .exe, .apk, .bat or .scr. A Minecraft pack is never a program.
  • The pack name is copied from a popular pack, but the author name is different.

If something feels wrong, close the page. A real pack is always available from a cleaner source.

The files you should get

A Bedrock pack is one of these files:

  • .mcpack: one resource pack or one behavior pack.
  • .mcaddon: a full add-on with more than one pack inside.
  • .mcworld: a whole world.
  • .mctemplate: a world template you can make new worlds from.
  • .zip: sometimes used too. You may need to rename it to .mcpack or .mcaddon.

Read more in Bedrock file types explained.

Step by step: downloading from CurseForge

  1. Open the project page and check the author and the screenshots.
  2. Go to the Files tab and pick the newest file for your Minecraft version.
  3. Press Download and wait for the short countdown.
  4. Open the downloaded file. Minecraft starts and imports it.

Step by step: downloading from MCPEDL

  1. Scroll down to the Downloads section near the end of the post.
  2. Press the link for the file you want. Some creators use a short ad page first. Close any pop-up tab that opens.
  3. When the real file downloads, open it in Minecraft.

Before you install

  • Read the description. It tells you if the pack needs experiments, Vibrant Visuals or a certain Minecraft version.
  • Check that it works on your device. Most packs work on Windows, Android and iPhone. Consoles are different, see add-ons on consoles.
  • Make a copy of your world before adding a big add-on. See my backup guide.

Next step

Downloaded your pack? Follow my install guide to put it in the game.

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