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How to identify your Minecraft version

Find the version shown by Java or Bedrock before joining or modding.

Updated 2026-07-274 min read
  1. 01

    Java launcher

    Check the selected installation before pressing Play.

  2. 02

    Java title screen

    The loaded version appears on the title screen and debug screen.

  3. 03

    Bedrock title screen

    The current release number appears near a lower corner of the main menu.

  4. 04

    Match the source

    Use the exact version requested by a server, mod, or seed record.

Sources and further reading

Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions

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