Pro Tips to get your mod on the front page

So you have a great mod and you’re ready to share it with the world. How do you make sure it makes it to the CreativeMode front page and gets the attention and player community it deserves? CreativeMode gets millions of website views, so showing up on our explore page will make a huge difference in how many people play it. Here’s how to get the most out of publishing your mod.

Know the basics of publishing

Publishing a Minecraft mod for the first time can feel overwhelming, but the process is simpler than it looks. On CreativeMode, you can make your mod directly from the mod creator, no coding or other tools required. Once you’ve created your mod and made any edits you want to make, you simply request to publish the mod. Once we review the mod, it’ll be made public to our millions of visitors on the explore page!

Starting from a great idea

It sounds simple, but starting with a great idea for a mod is the best way to set yourself up for success. This could mean a mod that’s really original with it’s own storyline, progression, and experience. Or it could mean bringing in an idea from another game or franchise and putting your own Minecraft twist on it. But people play mods that will make the game more fun, so your first goal is to make sure your mod does just that. Starting from a good idea makes it way easier to get someone to try it out.

Craft the right title and description

Even if you make the perfect mod, someone who is scrolling through the mods on CreativeMode needs a reason to click on your mod in particular. What title and description will make your mod stand out? Tweaking the title and description to clearly explain your mod idea and get someone interested in the first second of them reading the mod will greatly increase your chances that they play it and share it with their friends!

Add a screenshot or video (or many!)

The most successful mods on CreativeMode always seem to be made by users who go the extra mile. Attaching a good screenshot or video that really showcases what your mod can do will really help it get the attention it deserves. And remember, gamers are visual. A mod with a great screenshot that shows users what its capable of or even a thumbnail that just gets their attention is going to help the chances that they click and use the mod.

With this guide and your creativity, you can quickly become a top creator on CreativeMode! But this takes experimentation, practice, and trying new ideas. If you’ve been making mods but they’re not quite getting the attention you hoped for, try something new and see if that makes a difference. Soon enough, you’ll have mastered the art of modding. Good luck out there and we can’t way to see what you create!