Macaw's Windows Mod is a decoration mod that adds many new window styles, shutters, blinds, curtains, mosaic glass, and related architectural details to Minecraft for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge.
Vanilla Minecraft gives you glass and panes, but it does not give you much personality when you want a cottage with shutters, a cathedral with gothic frames, or a fortified wall with narrow arrow slits. That is the gap this mod solves. Instead of forcing every build to rely on the same few block shapes, it opens up a much broader decorative toolkit for builders who care about structure, mood, and detail. With more than 7.4 million downloads, Macaw's Windows Mod has clearly become a popular choice for players who want houses and interiors to look more intentional without changing the core game loop.
Key Features of Macaw's Windows Mod
- Openable, closable, and lockable windows — This is the biggest reason to install the mod because the windows are not just static decoration. Being able to open, close, or lock them makes builds feel more finished and gives homes, taverns, and town streets a more believable rhythm than plain glass blocks.
- Blinds, shutters, and curtains — These additions matter because windows usually need framing and coverage to look complete. If you like interior design or exterior facades, these pieces help rooms feel lived in and let you shape the mood of a build instead of leaving every opening exposed.
- Mosaic glass and mosaic glass panes — Decorative glass options are useful when standard clear glass looks too flat or modern for the theme you want. Mosaic styles give churches, fantasy builds, and ornate interiors more visual texture without requiring custom resource packs.
- One-way glass — This feature stands out because it changes how you can approach privacy and presentation in a build. It is especially appealing for players who want to show off a clean exterior while keeping certain interior angles or layouts less exposed.
- Parapets and sills — Small structural details often make the difference between a boxy build and one that looks deliberate. These pieces help windows sit more naturally in walls, so exteriors look framed instead of looking like simple holes filled with glass.
- Gothic windows and arrow slits — These specialized shapes are valuable because they support more than one build style. Gothic windows fit castles, churches, and medieval-inspired projects, while arrow slits are ideal for defensive walls, towers, and fortress designs where regular glass would look out of place.
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How to Install Macaw's Windows Mod
- Choose the loader you already use in your modpack or single-player setup: Fabric Mod Loader, Minecraft Forge, or NeoForge.
- Make sure your game version matches one of the supported releases listed below, from Minecraft 1.16.5 up to 1.21.11, and note that the current mod version shown here is 26.1.
- Download the correct Macaw's Windows Mod file for your Minecraft version and loader combination from the download section on this page.
- Place the downloaded file into your Minecraft
modsfolder, using the same loader installation you selected in step one. - Launch Minecraft with that loader profile and confirm the mod appears in your installed mods list before opening your world.
Requirements & Compatibility
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Name | Macaw's Windows Mod |
| Current Mod Version | 26.1 |
| Category | Minecraft Mods |
| Tag | Decoration |
| Supported Loaders | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge |
| Supported Minecraft Versions | 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 |
| Author | sketchmacaw |
| Published | 2024-01-01 |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-26 |
| License | LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Adds a wide range of decorative window-related blocks instead of a single style.
- Supports Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge, which makes it easier to fit into different setups.
- Includes practical decorative details such as shutters, blinds, curtains, sills, and arrow slits.
- Open, close, and lock behavior gives windows more presence than standard glass blocks.
- Very strong social proof with more than 7 million downloads on Modrinth.
Cons
- It is focused on decoration, so players looking for progression or technical gameplay changes may not get much from it.
- The license is listed as all rights reserved, which is more restrictive than many open-source mods.
- The author says a backport to 1.15.2 and lower is very unlikely.
Alternatives to Macaw's Windows Mod
- Fabric Mod Loader — If you want to run this decorative mod in a Fabric-based setup, this is the relevant starting point.
- Minecraft Forge — If your modpack already centers on Forge, this is the practical route for using Macaw's Windows Mod on that ecosystem.
- NeoForge — If you prefer NeoForge for newer pack setups, this is the matching platform option listed for the mod.
Download Macaw's Windows Mod
| Minecraft Version | Fabric | Forge | NeoForge |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Minecraft 26.1 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.11 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.10 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.9 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.8 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.7 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.6 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.5 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.4 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.3 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21.1 | Download | Download | Download |
| For Minecraft 1.21 | Download | Download | Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Macaw's Windows Mod add?
It adds many new window-focused decorative blocks and details. Based on the author description, that includes windows that can be opened, closed, or locked, plus blinds, shutters, curtains, mosaic glass, mosaic glass panes, one-way glass, parapets or sills, gothic windows, and arrow slits.
Does Macaw's Windows Mod support Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge?
Yes — the listed supported loaders are Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge. That makes it easier to use whether you play on a lightweight personal setup or a larger modpack built around one of those loader ecosystems.
Which Minecraft versions are supported?
The supported versions listed here range from Minecraft 1.16.5 up to 1.21.11. The download entries shown in the data include current files for version 26.1 and recent 1.21.x releases across Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge.
Can you use Macaw's Windows Mod in a modpack?
Yes — the author says you can use it in a modpack as long as you credit them and include a reference to the Modrinth page. That is a clear answer for pack makers who want to include it in a decorative or building-focused collection.
Is a backport to Minecraft 1.15.2 or lower planned?
Very unlikely — that is the author's stated position in the provided FAQ. The same note also mentions that a final 1.12.2 version could happen at some point, but it is not presented as a confirmed release.
Where should translations be sent?
On GitHub or the Discord server — that is the direction given by the author. If you want to contribute localization work, those are the two channels named in the provided information.
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