Meteor Client 1.21.3- 1.20.6 -- 1.16.5 Guide
Meteor requires Fabric (not Forge). Follow these steps for 1.21.3, 1.20.6, or 1.16.5 – the process is identical.
Verdict: Only use 1.16.5 if you are forced by a specific anarchy server. For anything else, upgrade to 1.20.6. Meteor Client 1.21.3- 1.20.6 -- 1.16.5
Meteor Client is a popular Minecraft utility/mod client used primarily by players on multiplayer servers for gameplay enhancements, HUDs, automation features, and development/testing of client-side modules. This paper summarizes the client’s purpose, core features, architecture, evolution across versions 1.16.5, 1.20.6, and 1.21.3, compatibility and installation considerations, security and ethical concerns, common use cases, and recommended best practices for responsible use. Install Fabric Loader for the target Minecraft version
Verdict: 9/10 Meteor Client remains the gold standard for modern utility mods. Its jump to the 1.20.x and 1.21.x snapshots has been handled with surprising stability, retaining the aggressive, fast-paced playstyle that made it famous in the 1.16.5 era. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile for that