Mods/Forge

Minecraft Forge is free, open source mod loader designed to simplify compatibility between mods in Minecraft. The end-user must play the version of Minecraft that Forge was downloaded for before forge can be used.

Forge Mods
Almost all mods nowadays use Forge. Some mods that support Forge on its website.

The user may want to see if the mod they want supports Forge.

Installing Forge mods

 * ''Read Mods/Installing forge mods to learn how to install mods for Forge.

What are mods?
Mods modify the game. Mods will only work with a certain Minecraft version, although it's not impossible to get a mod for an older version. The compatible version is usually displayed on the mod's download page. Many modders still use 1.7 to mod because of fewer limitations and easier file access.
 * Full info at: Mods.

What are forge mods?
Forge mods only work with Forge. Forge processes mods differently than Modloader, so only certain mods can work with the two.