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Java launcher
Check the selected installation before pressing Play.
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Java title screen
The loaded version appears on the title screen and debug screen.
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Bedrock title screen
The current release number appears near a lower corner of the main menu.
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Match the source
Use the exact version requested by a server, mod, or seed record.
Basics
How to identify your Minecraft version
Find the version shown by Java or Bedrock before joining or modding.
Updated 2026-07-274 min read