Illuminations for Forge
Minecraft Java mod. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForge
the fabric version exploded with content and the forge author was never able to keep up. this mod will not be updated further.
What is Illuminations for Forge?
Illuminations for Forge is a port of the original firefly mod, Illuminations. It adds fireflies, glowing insects and other light orbs to the world in order to improve the ambience and liveliness of your world both at night and in low light areas.
Note: This is the Forge version of the mod. For the Fabric version, please check Illuminations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this mod server side or client side?
Since you can interact with fireflies and other entities in this mod, it's not client side only, meaning you need both the server and the client to have the mod installed in order to play with it.
Can I include this mod in a modpack?
You can include this mod in any modpack, private or public, without asking permission, as long as you don't make profit out of it.
If you have any questions, propositions or ideas, please submit them in the comment section below. You can also join our Discord server, it's easier.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as illuminations-0.1.0-1.14.4.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 814 KB
- Download link checked 24 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.