InstallationLast verified 2026-07-29

Does Distant Horizons Work on Minecraft Bedrock?

Distant Horizons is a Java Edition mod. If you play Minecraft Bedrock Edition, Java mod installation instructions and Fabric or NeoForge files will not work in the Bedrock client.

Common symptoms

  • you play Minecraft for Windows or console
  • a Java .jar file does not install
  • you are searching for a Bedrock render-distance mod
  • Fabric or NeoForge is unavailable in your launcher

Step-by-step fix

1

Identify your edition

Java Edition uses mod loaders such as Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge. Bedrock Edition uses a different add-on and rendering system.

2

Do not install Java jars into Bedrock

A Distant Horizons .jar file is not a Bedrock add-on. Use the official launcher and project requirements before downloading anything.

3

Use Java Edition for this guide

The installation, shader, calculator, and troubleshooting pages on this site are for the Java Edition mod ecosystem.

4

Avoid misleading downloads

Be cautious of pages claiming to provide an official Bedrock Distant Horizons port unless the project and compatibility are clearly documented.

Still stuck?

Record your Minecraft version, DH version, loader, shader pack, GPU, and crash log before asking the community. That information makes compatibility problems much easier to diagnose.