Web Displays Mod alternatives compared
Five ways to put screens in Minecraft, compared on price, license, platforms and features, with our ratings.
| Software | Price | License | OS support | Features | Rating | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Displays Mod | Free | Free, source available | Win, macOS, Linux | Real Chromium browser, keyboard, laser, tablet | 4.7 | True web pages | Java only; MCEF setup |
| CC: Tweaked | Free | Open source | Win, macOS, Linux | Programmable computers and monitors (Lua) | 4.6 | Huge automation scene | Not a web browser |
| OpenComputers | Free | Open source | Win, macOS, Linux | Modular computers, screens, networking | 4.4 | Deep hardware system | Older versions only |
| MrCrayfish's Device Mod | Free | Free | Win, macOS, Linux | Laptops with built-in apps | 4.2 | Fun and simple | Legacy versions, no real web |
| WATERFrames | Free | Free | Win, macOS, Linux | Images and video from URLs on frames | 4.3 | Lightweight media | No interactive browsing |
Which one should you pick?
Choose WebDisplays if…
You want real websites and video on in-world screens, with players clicking and typing just like a browser.
Choose CC: Tweaked if…
You want to program screens yourself in Lua for automation, monitoring or games, and don't need real websites.
Choose OpenComputers if…
You enjoy building computers from components and play on an older version the mod supports.
Choose WATERFrames if…
You only need to show images or play videos from a link, with a lighter footprint than a full browser.
Pros and cons
An honest look before you add it to a modpack.
What we like
- A real browser, not a simulation
- Free with open-source roots
- Great for servers, lessons and events
- Keyboard, laser, remote and tablet included
- Owner permissions for public screens
What to watch for
- Java Edition only; no Bedrock or MCPE
- MCEF setup and version matching trip up beginners
- Several video screens can drop FPS
- Streaming sites with DRM won't play
- Loader coverage varies by Minecraft version