Stepping into a world powered by the DefaultEx resource pack, formerly known as Default+, feels like rediscovering the core of Minecraft, but with a refined, subtle brilliance. This isn’t about drastic overhauls; it’s about elevating the familiar vanilla experience to new heights, retaining that iconic blocky charm while injecting a fresh sense of depth and vibrancy. Exploring biomes with DefaultEx, I immediately noticed how textures, which often felt flat in standard Minecraft, now possess a surprising tactile quality. The cobblestone blocks gain a subtle ruggedness, while wooden planks exhibit a finer grain, making each structure feel more grounded and real.
The world truly comes alive through an expanded color palette, carefully tuned to harmonize with the updated textures. Lush greens of grass appear richer, the blues of the sky feel more expansive, and the warm glow of torches casts a more inviting ambiance. This enhanced visual fidelity dramatically reduces texture noise, leading to cleaner, crisper environments that are a joy to navigate. What’s truly remarkable is how DefaultEx achieves this without straying from Minecraft’s beloved artistic vision. It’s like looking at your favorite painting, but with the dust carefully wiped away and the colors meticulously restored to their intended glory. Operating at the standard 16x resolution, this pack is incredibly accessible, ensuring that nearly any PC or laptop capable of running vanilla Minecraft smoothly will deliver a consistent, immersive frame rate, making it a genuine game-changer for those seeking a vanilla-plus experience.
| Minecraft Version | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| 1.19.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.19.1 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.19 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.18.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.18.1 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.18 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.17.1 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.17 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.16.5 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.16.4 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.16.3 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.16.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.16 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.15.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.15.1 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.15 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.14.4 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.14.3 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.14.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.14 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.13.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.13.1 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.13 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.12.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.12 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.11.2 | ✅ Supported |
| 1.11 | ✅ Supported |
| Bedrock | ✅ Supported |
DefaultEx (formerly Default+) – Screenshots
How to Install Texture Pack (Simple 10 Steps)
- Download Optifine: Most of the texture packs and shaders need Optifine. That’s why, first download and install Optifine for the version of Minecraft you want to play.
- Download the Texture Pack: Get the texture pack you want from the download section. Choose the version that works with your Minecraft and your PC’s performance.
- Open Minecraft Launcher: Start Minecraft using the official game launcher – or even TLauncher, if you use that.
- Go to Options: From the main menu, click on the “Options” button.
- Open Resource Packs: Inside Options, click on “Resource Packs…”.
- Open the Resource Pack Folder: Click on “Open Resource Pack Folder” – this will open a folder named “resourcepacks”.
- Move the Pack File: Copy or move the .zip file you downloaded into that “resourcepacks” folder. (Don’t unzip the file – Minecraft uses it as-is!)
- Go Back and Refresh: Close the folder and click “Done”, then go back into “Resource Packs…” again.
- Activate the Pack: You’ll see the pack on the left side. Hover over it and click the arrow to move it to the right (active side). Tip: If you get a message that the pack is for a different version, just click “Yes” – it usually works fine.
- Click Done and Enjoy: Click “Done” again. Now your pack is ready to use in-game. It’s that easy!
Download
Bedrock Edition:
Download DefaultEx Bedrock Edition Resource Pack – discontinued by official author;
Java Edition:
(16x) (1.19.x) Download Default+ Resource Pack
(16x) (1.18.x) Download Default+ Resource Pack
(16x) (1.17.x) Download Default+ Resource Pack
(16x) (1.16.x – 1.15.x) Download Default+ Resource Pack
(16x) (1.14.x) Download DefaultEx Resource Pack
(16x) (1.13.x) Download DefaultEx Resource Pack
(16x) (1.12.x – 1.11.x) Download the DefaultEx Resource Pack
Add-ons (Java Edition):
Fuck Apple – renames Notch Apple to Jeb Apple;
Download Instructions
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CurseForge: If the pack is hosted on CurseForge, the download will begin automatically after a few seconds. If it does not start, use the “Download” button shown on the page.
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Modrinth: If the download is from Modrinth, click the file version that matches your Minecraft build, then press the Download button. Modrinth usually offers multiple releases, so make sure you pick the correct version before installing.
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Mediafire: On Mediafire, click the large blue Download button to start the file download. Avoid any extra pop-ups or buttons that are not related to the direct download.
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Google Drive: For Google Drive, click the small download icon at the top right corner of the page. It looks like a downward arrow. The file will be saved to your computer immediately.
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