Official launcher
RAM idle300+ MB
Minecraft, same world40-50 FPS
A Minecraft launcher that doesn’t eat your RAM in the background
RedLauncher for Windows. Sign in with Microsoft, pick a version or instance, and play. It uses far less background RAM than the official launcher, so Minecraft gets more.
If Windows SmartScreen appears, click “More info”, then “Run anyway”. Common for new apps.
Real screenshots
~70-80 MB
Launcher RAM idle (official often 300+ MB)
100-140 FPS
vs 40-50 FPS on official (same world, laptop test)
Microsoft
Premium Microsoft login, no token pasting
Performance
Performance (real PC test)
Same game settings: render 16 chunks, simulation 16, normal world, VSync off, unlimited FPS.
RedLauncher
RAM idle70-80 MB
Minecraft, same world100-140 FPS
- CPU: Intel Core i5-11300H
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: RTX 3050 Laptop 4 GB
- iGPU: Intel Iris Xe
Your results will differ, PC, game version, and background apps matter. On this machine the gap was large.
Features
What’s inside
Look
How it looks
Tabs in the title bar, servers and friends on the side, 3D skin preview, and a big PLAY button, this is the real app, not a mockup.
Real screenshots, RedLauncher for Windows
Changelog
Changelog
What’s new in recent versions, short and clear.
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Get started
Get started
- Download & install Windows installer. Java and game files download on first Minecraft launch.
- Sign in with Microsoft Click login, pick your account, return to RedLauncher.
- Play Create an instance or pick a version on Play and hit PLAY.
FAQ
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes. You need a normal Minecraft account (Microsoft).
Is this the official Mojang launcher?
No. Not affiliated with Mojang / Microsoft, just our app.
Is RedLauncher safe for Microsoft accounts?
We use official Microsoft login (same flow as the official launcher). We don’t ask you to paste tokens.
Why does the official launcher use so much RAM?
It’s a heavy Electron-style app. RedLauncher is built to stay light in the background so more RAM stays for the game.
What versions work?
Regular release builds. You choose the version in the launcher or instance.
Why does SmartScreen warn me?
Because we’re new and Windows doesn’t “know” us yet. Click More info, then Run anyway.
Why does it ask to update?
When an update is required, older builds ask for the new installer, so everything stays compatible.
Where do the FPS / RAM numbers come from?
Test on i5-11300H, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3050 Laptop. Official idle ~300+ MB, RedLauncher ~70-80 MB. In-game (VSync off, 16 chunks) ~40-50 vs 100-140 FPS. One machine, not a promise for everyone.
How do I play with friends on name.redlauncher.com?
1. Create a server (short name, max 16 chars) and click Start.
2. Copy moja-nazwa.redlauncher.com, with no port.
3. Friends join that address in Multiplayer. You use localhost.
Server on your PC, friends join through our tunnel, no UPnP, no router tweaking.
Do I need UPnP / open ports?
No, with tunnel mode (default on redlauncher.com) you don’t. Just Start and share the address.
Players
Player profiles
Every RedLauncher player has a profile: character with cosmetics, playtime, activity chart, skin history and screenshots. Type a name and take a look.
Download RedLauncher
Windows installer. You’ll finish setup in the app.
Download for Windows