● Version · Free · Windows & Mac

Minecraft, but smoother.

Panda Launcher gets you playing in one click. Panda Client adds a beautiful menu, the mods you actually use, and cosmetics everyone can see.

Other platform? Windows · Mac

Everything built in

All the good stuff, none of the setup

No hunting for mods. Install Panda Launcher, press Play, and it's all there.

One-click play

Profiles for every version, Fabric and Forge, mods and modpacks from Modrinth, and Java handled for you.

Right Shift mod menu

26 mods like Zoom, Freelook, Fullbright, Keystrokes, Minimap, Markers and a Spotify HUD. Each with its own settings.

170+ cosmetics

Capes, wings, hats, gadgets and trails that other Panda players see too, plus Premium skies and totem styles.

Stays signed in

Your Microsoft accounts are encrypted on your computer. Switch accounts right from the game.

Smooth everywhere

Crisp fonts, soft animations and a clean design at any screen size. Nothing pixelated.

Made by players

Built with the community on Discord. Join to suggest features and get an exclusive cape.

Panda Launcher home screen
The launcher

A home screen you'll actually like

An animated night sky in your colours, your profiles one click away, your servers with live player counts, and news from every update.

  • Customize what shows on Home and pick your colours
  • Install mods, shaders and modpacks in seconds
  • Discord status and notifications built in
Panda Client Right Shift screen in game
In game

Press Right Shift

Your HUD lights up so you can drag it anywhere, with Cosmetics, Mods and Settings one click away. Right-click any mod to change exactly how it works.

  • 26 mods: Zoom, Freelook, Fullbright, Minimap, Markers, Spotify HUD and more
  • Set your own key for any mod, and favourite the ones you use most
  • Minecraft-style font, or switch to smooth
Cosmetics menu with live preview
Cosmetics

Look the part

Hover any cosmetic to try it on your own skin, click to wear it, and everyone using Panda sees it on you. Save whole outfits and switch between them.

Browse the store →
A Panda Premium sky over a cherry grove
Premium

Change the whole sky

21 live 3D skies that move: auroras, nebulas, a black hole, a ringed planet, thunderstorms, synthwave and more. Plus 97 totem styles.

See Premium →

Ready to play?

Free for Windows and Mac. Install it, sign in with Microsoft, and press Play.

FAQ

Questions

Is Panda Launcher free?

Yes. The launcher, Panda Client and the mods are free. Some cosmetics and Premium will be paid later, and lots of cosmetics will always be free.

Is it safe? Can I get banned?

Panda Client only adds visual mods and quality-of-life features like Zoom and HUDs. There are no cheats, so it's fine on servers that allow clients like Lunar or Feather. Always check a server's rules.

Which Minecraft versions work?

The launcher plays any Java Edition version. Panda Client (the in-game menu and cosmetics) runs on Fabric 1.21.11, with more versions coming.

Mac says the app can't be opened. What do I do?

That's macOS being careful with new apps. Open the downloaded file and drag Panda Launcher into Applications. Try to open it once, then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down and click Open Anyway. You only need to do this the first time.

Do I need to own Minecraft?

Yes. You sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft: Java Edition.

I need help with something else

Visit Support: search the quick answers, or sign in with Discord or Google and open a ticket. The Panda team replies right there.

How do I get the Discord cape?

Join our Discord, then press "Claim cape" on the launcher's Home screen and sign in with Discord. It unlocks in Cosmetics → Capes.