ModBay

ModBay is a web portal and community for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition content. It is best for Bedrock players who want filtered access to add-ons, maps, texture packs and related posts, and for creators publishing within a moderated, free catalog. The main attractions are focused discovery and community participation; the main constraint for publishers is the 20 MB server-upload limit.

Overview

Founded in 2022, ModBay brings news, guides, mods, maps, texture packs and seeds into one Bedrock-oriented destination. Basic functionality is free to any user, so readers can browse without choosing a subscription. Version filters and download tracking make the catalog more useful than an undifferentiated file list, while the site's stated checks for safety, quality and game-version compatibility add a relevant layer of curation.

ModBay is not a Minecraft development project or a Mojang Studios affiliate. It is a community site: accounts support profiles, ratings, publishing and rankings, and the service provides RSS feeds for its global, mods and add-ons, maps, and texture-pack sections.

Key features

Finding Bedrock content

Publications can be sorted by date, popularity or comment count, with further filters inside content sections and filters for game versions. Those controls suit players looking for a recent release, a popular download or material compatible with a particular Bedrock version. Download tracking is supported, although its reporting scope is not defined.

Publishing and moderation

Creators can customize a profile, rate posts, publish their own work and enter rankings. Supported server uploads include ZIP, RAR, MCPACK, MCADDON, MCTEMPLATE and MCWORLD files up to 20 MB. Larger projects therefore need an external download link, which ModBay also accepts. A submission cannot be edited while it is awaiting approval or rejection, so contributors should submit a finished version rather than treating moderation as a draft stage.

Accounts, privacy and support

Registration and sign-in work through Google or X (Twitter). ModBay's privacy policy says it may store account and email details, last-login IP, published materials, comments and profile information. It describes encrypted password storage, HTTPS, access controls, data minimization and regular security audits, while also describing session and authentication cookies, Google Analytics and advertising networks such as Ezoic. Questions and suggestions can be sent by email or X direct message, but the terms do not require ongoing support.

Pricing

Free: free. The single plan provides all basic functionality to any user, with no paid tier or trial decision to make. It fits players who only need browsing and downloading, and creators who can work within the upload and moderation rules. The trade-off is practical rather than monetary: server-hosted files are limited to 20 MB, and larger downloads must be hosted elsewhere.

Platforms

ModBay is available on the web and supports Bedrock Edition. Its content tools include game-version filters, and the site offers RSS feeds for following catalog updates outside the main pages.

Who it's for

Choose ModBay if you play Minecraft Bedrock and want one free place to browse add-ons, maps, resource packs, seeds, guides and news. It also suits creators who value profile-based publishing, ratings and rankings and whose files fit the 20 MB server limit or can be linked externally. It is less suitable for publishers who need to revise submissions during review or host large files directly. Users must be at least 13, or 16 where local law requires it.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Focused Bedrock catalog: categories and game-version filters reduce irrelevant results.
• Useful discovery signals: date, popularity and comment-count sorting help readers prioritize posts.
• Free access: basic functionality is available without a paid plan.
• Creator community tools: profiles, ratings, publishing and rankings support participation beyond downloads.
• Moderation checks: submissions are reviewed for safety, quality and compatibility.

Cons

• 20 MB server-upload ceiling: larger files require external hosting and links.
• No edits during review: a contributor must wait for approval or rejection before changing a submission.
• Advertising and analytics: third-party analytics and advertising cookies are part of the privacy model.
• Limited support obligation: the terms do not promise continuing assistance.

Alternatives

For a broader multi-platform mod ecosystem with a paid ad-free option and creator support, choose Modrinth; its Modrinth+ plan costs $4.99 a month, with annual billing saving 16%. Choose Agora Minecraft Mod Launcher instead if you want a free, open-source launcher for Linux, macOS or Windows rather than a web catalog. CurseForge is another web catalog, with free Minecraft mods and modpacks and a premium tier offering ad-free browsing and instant downloads. FreeMinecraftMods suits users seeking browser-based generation and export without a build cap, while saving and publishing require sign-in. Choose ModDex for a free account-centered library with stacks, follows and notifications. MineSpecs is a free, no-sign-in web option with no ads and browser tools. Modhub and modstr are free community-download catalogs without paid access requirements. Browse the Minecraft Mod Browsers list for the wider category.

Verdict

ModBay is a strong choice for Bedrock players who want free, version-aware discovery and for modest-size creators who value a moderated community. Choose it for its focused catalog, filters and account features. Look elsewhere if your files exceed 20 MB, you need to edit submissions while they are under review, or you prefer a launcher, broader platform coverage or a different advertising and privacy model.