This list covers "true" core/injector mods, venue lists, and similar mods that enable others; it not not cover recipe enablers. It also covers mods used for testing other mods and for protection against certain kinds of mods acting as malware. The current version number (if used), file date, and download sources are provided. The most commonly required mods are emphasized.
NEW: Mods and Checklist Pack Selection: If you use mods, after pack selection changes, restart Sims 4 before playing, even if not prompted to.
Last Updated: September 16, 2025
- Basemental – Universal Venue List – UPDATED 27 August 2025, Curseforge
- Deaderpool – MC Command Center – v2025.4.0, 13 July 2025, Patreon/Curseforge, CLEARED for patch 1.117; UPDATED to v2025.5.0, Aug 31, Patreon, added to Curseforge Sept 7
- Frankk – Pack Tests – v1.0.1 – 20 July 2021, own site/Curseforge, CLEARED for patch 1.117
- Lot 51 – Lot 51 Core Library – RE-UPDATED to v1.34.1, 15 September 2025, own site/Curseforge; NOTE: As of this update, if you change pack selections, Core Library will ensure that you restart the game.
- Lot 51/SashaT1804 – Custom Channels Injector – 2 July 2025, Lot 51’s website, CLEARED for patch 1.117
- Lumpinou – Mood Pack – 5 November 2024, Patreon only, CLEARED for patch 1.117
- SashaT1804 – Custom Channels Injector – UPDATED, 5 September 2025, Mod the Sims
- Scumbumbo – XML Injector – v4.2 – updated by Triplis/LittleMsSam, 1 July 2025, Scumbumbo website/Curseforge, CLEARED for patch 1.117
- Simsonian Library – Spellbook Injector – v2.1, 1 July 2025, Patreon only; NO ISSUES FOUND IN TESTING by me for patch 1.117
- TwistedMexi
- Better Exceptions – v3.14, 27 May 2025, TwistedMexi’s website only (not a Google search to Patreon, not CF); current issue: BE is producing false positives (wrong results) in indicating which mod is responsible for an error; read the original last exception file
- ModGuard – v1.5, 28 February 2024, TwistedMexi’s website only (not a Google search to Patreon, not CF)
- weerbesu – UI Cheats Extension – v1.49, 2 July 2025, Patreon, CLEARED for patch 1.117
- Zerbu
- The Custom Preferences Mod – 1 July 2025, Tumblr (Drive)
- Venue Changes – 10 July 2025, Tumblr (Drive) only
