ViaRewind
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 48 bungeecord mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
# ViaRewind ViaVersion addon to allow 1. 8.x and 1. 7.x clients on newer server versions.
Runs on 1. 9-latest servers or 1. 8 clients and lower.
You can override the included version in (https://modrinth.com/mod/viafabric) or (https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaProxy):** - in ViaFabric, put ViaRewind into the `mods` folder - in ViaProxy, put ViaRewind into the `jars` folder
Requires Java 17. See (https://docs.papermc.io/misc/java-install) how to update your installed Java version. As a last resort, you can download Java 8 downgraded builds from (https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaRewind/job/ViaRewind-Java8/).
Requires (https://hangar.papermc.io/ViaVersion/ViaVersion) and (https://hangar.papermc.io/ViaVersion/ViaBackwards) to be installed..
Releases/Dev Builds - You can find releases in the following places:
- Hangar (for our plugins): https://hangar.papermc.io/ViaVersion/ViaRewind
- Modrinth (for our mods): https://modrinth.com/mod/viarewind
- GitHub: https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaRewind/releases
Dev builds for all of our projects are on our Jenkins server:
- Jenkins: https://ci.viaversion.com/view/ViaRewind/
Other Links - Maven: https://repo.viaversion.com/
Issue tracker: https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaRewind/issues
List of contributors:** https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaRewind/graphs/contributors
ViaRewind is a ViaVersion addon that lets 1.7.x and 1.8.x clients join newer server versions. It runs on 1.9-latest servers, requires Java 17, and needs ViaVersion and ViaBackwards. With 189 endorsements and 594K downloads, it's a niche but essential tool for legacy client support.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive download count (594K) proves it's the go-to for legacy client support.
- Active development with recent updates and a dedicated Jenkins for dev builds.
- Flexible installation: drop into mods folder for ViaFabric or jars for ViaProxy.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Java 17, which may force server admins to upgrade or hunt for Java 8 builds.
- Only covers 1.7/1.8 clients—doesn't help with other old versions.
- Needs both ViaVersion and ViaBackwards, adding extra setup steps.
This is for server admins who want to let players on old Minecraft versions (1.7/1.8) join their modern servers. It's also for modpack players using ViaFabric who want to connect to newer servers with an older client. If you're running a BungeeCord network, this is a must-have for legacy support.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Java 17 is installed on your server, or grab the Java 8 build from their Jenkins if you're stuck.
- If using ViaFabric, just drop ViaRewind into the mods folder—no extra config needed.
- Test with a 1.8 client after installing to confirm the connection works before opening to players.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Plugins
- Author
- kennytv
- Version
- 4.1.4-SNAPSHOT+386
- Downloads
- 594,482
- Endorsements
- 189
- Category
- bungeecord
- Created
- 8/21/2023
- Updated
- 8/19/2026
- Game Versions
- 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 1.9, 1.9.1, 1.9.2
- Tags
- utility
🔧 How to Install Minecraft Plugins Mods
Download from Modrinth. Use Prism Launcher or drop into your mods folder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Plugins versions does ViaRewind support?
The author lists 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 1.9, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.9.3. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of ViaRewind?
Version 4.1.4-SNAPSHOT+386, published 2026-08-19 with 594,482 downloads recorded at the source.
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