Safety verdict
Is CurseForge safe?
Established or official, with no known indicators.
An established, official mod platform. The platform is legitimate, but a 2023 malware incident showed that even major mod platforms can be abused.
In short: CurseForge is safe to use. This is a document-based verdict built from recorded scam patterns and known exploitation — not a live scan of a specific page or download. Always verify the source yourself before downloading or entering an account.
What this is
A widely-used mod and addon platform owned by a major publisher, used for Minecraft, World of Warcraft, and other games.
Official source: curseforge.com
Known scam patterns
- Fake 'CurseForge' sites or download buttons on unrelated pages
- Mods distributed outside CurseForge that claim to be 'the same mod'
Required protections
- Download only from curseforge.com
- Prefer mods with many downloads and recent, consistent updates
- Be wary of mods that ask for login credentials or install extra software
What to do if you are already affected
If a mod was malicious, remove it, scan the device, and rotate passwords for accounts used on that device. The Fracturiser/BleedingPipe incident showed infection can spread to other mod files.
How we judge
Verdicts come from documented scam patterns, official sources and public incident reporting — never from review sentiment or affiliate relationships. A verdict can change as new information emerges, and is re-dated whenever it does.
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Sources & last verified
Last verified 2026-10-20 · Verdicts are reassessed as new information emerges.