Free Minecraft launcher & client

Useless Client

Make Minecraft yours. One launcher, 130+ built-in mods you can switch on and off while you play, more FPS out of the box, cosmetics, friends and voice chat. Free.

  · Windows 10/11 & Linux · all downloads

The UselessLauncher start page with the Play button and your own skin in 3D
130+built-in mods
1.8.9 – 26.xMinecraft versions
1 clickupdates
0 €free forever
Features

Everything built in. Nothing to set up.

The Useless Client brings what other clients sell as extras – and you turn every mod on or off right in the game, without restarting.

130+ live mods

Keystrokes, CPS, armor status, minimap, zoom, freelook, HUD editor and many more – switch them while you play.

More FPS

Sodium, Lithium, FerriteCore and more come pre-installed, plus ready-made performance profiles from Low-End to Max FPS.

Rewind

Missed the clutch? Press F8 and the last seconds are saved as a video clip – no recording software needed.

Fair play

The Useless Anti-Cheat blocks cheat mods before the game starts. No cheat modules – ever. Learn more

Cosmetics

Animated capes, hats, glasses, wings, auras and emotes – visible to every Useless player.

Friends & voice

Friends list, private chat, parties, voice chat and screen sharing – across every server.

Mods & modpacks

Search Modrinth and install mods or whole modpacks in one click. Profiles keep everything apart.

Every version

From 1.8.9 PvP to the newest snapshots – the launcher picks the right Java and client for each version.

One-click updates

New version out? A button appears in the launcher – one click and you are up to date, client included.

KeystrokesCPS CounterArmor StatusMinimapZoomFreelookToggle SprintFPS DisplayPingPotion EffectsItem CooldownsCombo CounterReach DisplayHit IndicatorDamage IndicatorTotem CounterShield StatusKill StreakCoordinatesDirection HUDSpeed MeterWAILAInventory HUDSession StatsCustom CrosshairHit ColorMotion BlurItem PhysicsCustom ChatChat TabsKeystrokesCPS CounterArmor StatusMinimapZoomFreelookToggle SprintFPS DisplayPingPotion EffectsItem CooldownsCombo CounterReach DisplayHit IndicatorDamage IndicatorTotem CounterShield StatusKill StreakCoordinatesDirection HUDSpeed MeterWAILAInventory HUDSession StatsCustom CrosshairHit ColorMotion BlurItem PhysicsCustom ChatChat Tabs
ScoreboardTab ListBoss BarHeartsSaturationShulker TooltipsDark ModeWaypointsScreenshotsRewindTNT TimerEmotesDiscord Rich PresenceSpotifyVoice ChatAuto TextNick HiderHitboxesTier TaggerReconnectDrop PreventionPack OrganizerSound FiltersLoot BeamsCameraPerspectiveSnaplookFOV ChangerCombat SoundsShield ColorsScoreboardTab ListBoss BarHeartsSaturationShulker TooltipsDark ModeWaypointsScreenshotsRewindTNT TimerEmotesDiscord Rich PresenceSpotifyVoice ChatAuto TextNick HiderHitboxesTier TaggerReconnectDrop PreventionPack OrganizerSound FiltersLoot BeamsCameraPerspectiveSnaplookFOV ChangerCombat SoundsShield Colors
How it works

From download to first match in three steps.

01

Install the launcher

One small installer for Windows or Linux. No Java, no Fabric, no mod folders to set up.

02

Sign in with Microsoft

Your own Minecraft account, signed in directly at Microsoft. Several accounts? Switch with one click.

03

Press PLAY

Minecraft, Java and the Useless Client install themselves. Open the mod menu with Right Shift and make it yours.

Partner

The official client of GamerMC.

Useless Client is the client partner of GamerMC – the Minecraft PvP server for Java Edition with ranked duels, 2v2, FFA and tournaments, joinable from 1.8.9 to the latest version.

Server address: gamermc.art

Download

Ready in a minute.

  1. Download the launcher for your system.
  2. Install it and sign in with your Microsoft account.
  3. Press PLAY – Java, Minecraft and the Useless Client install by themselves.

The first public release is almost ready – check back soon.

  · You need your own copy of Minecraft: Java Edition.

FAQ

Questions

Is the Useless Client free?

Yes. The launcher, the client, all built-in mods and the cosmetics are free.

Can I get banned on servers for using it?

The Useless Client only has mods that servers allow – no cheats, no unfair advantages. Cheat mods are blocked by the built-in anti-cheat. Always follow the rules of the server you play on.

Do I need to install Java or Fabric?

No. The launcher downloads the right Java, Minecraft and Fabric for every version on its own.

Is my Microsoft account safe?

You sign in directly with Microsoft. Your password never reaches us, and your sign-in is only stored on your own computer.

I run a server. Can I check what mods my players use?

Yes – with the free Useless Anti-Cheat plugin for Paper servers.

Useless Client

Your next session starts here.

Free for Windows and Linux. Updates with one click.