Meteor requires Fabric (not Forge). Follow these steps for 1.21.3, 1.20.6, or 1.16.5 – the process is identical.

Meteor Client is 100% open source – you can inspect the code on GitHub (MeteorDevelopment). This transparency means security researchers have verified no malware, miners, or backdoors exist.

Meteor Client is widely regarded as one of the most advanced, feature-rich, and aesthetically pleasing utility mods (clients) for Minecraft. Unlike many "cheat" clients that focus solely on PvP combat, Meteor is an "utility" client designed for anarchy survival, crystal PvP, and general gameplay enhancement.

This guide covers everything you need to know about running Meteor Client across the latest versions (1.21.3, 1.20.6) and the classic stable build (1.16.5).

Because Meteor is a Fabric mod, the installation process is identical for all versions, provided you download the correct files for your specific Minecraft version.

Unlike "cheat clients" designed for blatant, short-term advantage on minigame servers, Meteor Client was born from the anarchy and utility niches. Its core philosophy is simple: provide the most powerful, stable, and customizable set of features for players who need to overcome overwhelming odds or enforce their will on a server.

Meteor is open-source—a critical decision that set it apart from closed-source, paid rivals. This transparency allowed the community to audit code for backdoors, contribute features, and fork the project for older versions. Its iconic dark UI, inspired by the "star" (meteor) theme, prioritizes efficiency over flashiness. Every toggle, slider, and keybind is designed for split-second decisions in high-stakes environments.

Meteor 1.20.6 works with popular add-ons like:

Verdict: Use 1.20.6 for serious anarchy gameplay or competitive Crystal PvP. It is the "goldilocks" version – not too old, not too new.

Why it still matters: 1.16.5 is the final version for many major anarchy servers (including the legendary 2b2t.org) due to later versions introducing chat signing and more aggressive anti-cheat hooks.

Key features unique to this version:

Use case: Long-term anarchy survival, base hunting, and large-scale griefing on servers frozen in this version.

| Version | Stability | FPS Impact | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1.16.5 | Excellent | Low | The definitive anarchy experience. Zero crashes. | | 1.20.4 | Good | Low | Minor rendering issues with shader packs occasionally. | | 1.20.6 | Great | Medium | Solid performance on updated servers. | | 1.21.x | Very Good | Medium | Experimental features work well, but snapshot updates can temporarily break specific modules until the dev team pushes a fix. |