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Thunderstore
What Thunderstore is
Thunderstore is a mod database and API for developers to publish mods and mod managers to retrieve them. Its catalog lists over 110,000 mods across 300+ games. For supported games, Thunderstore Mod Manager installs and updates mods, manages profiles, exports profiles, downloads and installs mods directly, edits configurations and updates outdated mods. The official site directs users to download the manager for Windows. It is powered by the Overwolf Client, which is installed when the manager is downloaded. Developers can use linked API and package-format documentation, a manifest validator and a Markdown preview tool. Thunderstore has a free plan. Its privacy notice names Discord, GitHub and Overwolf as examples of authentication providers, and says associated GitHub or Discord details are not publicly exposed unless the user requests publication. Nonessential cookies are applied only with consent. Technical and usage data is retained for up to 30 days, with stated legal or claims-related exceptions. The notice identifies Riskidev Oy as data controller and names DigitalOcean, Cloudflare and GCore among its service providers.
Who it suits
Thunderstore suits players looking for mods for supported games, as well as developers publishing mods or using its linked development tools. The official manager download is for Windows.
What it does well
- Catalog lists over 110,000 mods across 300+ games.
- Manager supports profiles and profile export.
- Manager installs mods and updates outdated ones.
- Developer tools include a manifest validator.
- Free plan is available.
What to know first
- Official manager download is for Windows.
- Overwolf Client is installed with the manager.
- Support requests are directed through Discord.
Limits
The free plan has a 5 GB upload size limit. No additional free-plan quotas are listed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderstore | Over 110,000 mods · 300+ games | Free |
As thunderstore.io lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://thunderstore.io/.
- For mod management, download Thunderstore Mod Manager for Windows.
- Install the Overwolf Client included with the manager download.
- Use the manager to download and install mods for supported games.
- Developers can consult the API and package format documentation and use the manifest validator.
Verdict
Thunderstore brings a large mod catalog together with a manager for supported games and tools for developers. Windows users should account for the Overwolf Client installation, and users seeking support are directed to Discord.
Questions
Is Thunderstore free?
Yes. Its free plan is listed as free.
What platforms are listed?
The listed platforms are API, web, and Windows.
How many mods and games are in the catalog?
The home page lists over 110,000 mods across 300+ games.
What does Thunderstore Mod Manager do?
It installs, updates, and manages mods for supported games, with profiles, profile export, direct downloads and installs, outdated-mod updates, and configuration editing.
Who operates Thunderstore?
Its privacy notice identifies Riskidev Oy as the data controller.
Where can users and developers get support?
Thunderstore directs them to its Discord for mod-manager support, game requests, and rejected-upload review requests.
Facts from Thunderstore's own pages
- Authentication
- Thunderstore's privacy notice names Discord, GitHub, and Overwolf as examples of authentication providers. · pages.thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Catalog
- The home page says Thunderstore offers over 110,000 mods across 300+ games. · thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Company
- Thunderstore's privacy notice identifies Riskidev Oy as the data controller. · pages.thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Data retention
- The privacy notice says technical and usage data is retained for up to 30 days, subject to legal or claims-related exceptions. · pages.thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Developer tools
- The site links developers to API documentation, package format documentation, a manifest validator, and a Markdown preview tool. · thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Hosting and vendors
- The privacy notice names DigitalOcean for server hosting and Cloudflare and GCore as CDN providers, and notes ad vendors may collect data through cookies. · pages.thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The manager is powered by the Overwolf Client, which is installed when users download the app. · overwolf.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Manager
- Thunderstore Mod Manager installs, updates, and manages mods for supported games. · overwolf.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Manager features
- The manager supports mod profiles, profile export, direct mod downloads and installs, outdated mod updates, and editing mod configurations. · overwolf.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Platform
- The official site directs users to download Thunderstore Mod Manager for Windows. · thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Thunderstore says it does not expose associated GitHub or Discord user details publicly unless the user explicitly requests publication. · pages.thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy and cookies
- The privacy notice says nonessential cookies are applied only with user consent. · pages.thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Thunderstore directs users and developers to its Discord for mod-manager support, game requests, and rejected-upload review requests. · pages.thunderstore.io, 30 Sept 2026
- What it is
- Thunderstore describes itself as a mod database and API where developers can upload mods and mod managers can download them. · overwolf.com, 30 Sept 2026
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