simsmodmanager.com
Official download pages
| Manager | Official download | Files offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sims 4 Mod Manager (GameTimeDev) | s4mm.gametimedev.de/downloads | Windows installer (64-bit); macOS .dmg for Apple Silicon and for Intel | Free with ads |
| Sims 4 Mod Manager, Overwolf listing | overwolf.com | Installed through Overwolf. The listing shows version 2.1.10-beta, so the author's site is newer | Free with ads |
| CurseForge app | curseforge.com/download/app | Windows (standalone or Overwolf version), macOS | Free with ads |
| Vortex | Nexus Mods or GitHub | Windows installer | Free |
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Download and install S4MM
- Go to the official download page. The newest build in its list on November 10, 2026 is 2.1.24 Beta, dated September 20, 2026.
- Windows: choose Download Installer (.exe). You need Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit.
- Mac: choose Apple Silicon for M-series Macs or Intel Chips for older ones. You need macOS Big Sur (11.0) or later.
- Run the installer, or open the
.dmgand drag the app to Applications. Install it anywhere except the Mods folder. - Close The Sims 4, open the manager and let it read your Mods folder.
The same page has a Previous Releases list for older systems. The author supports Windows 10 and later; he says it may run on Windows 7 or 8 with an older version, without support. There is no Linux version.
Already installed? Run the new installer over the old one. It keeps your settings.
Download the CurseForge app
- Open curseforge.com/download/app.
- On Windows pick Download standalone or Download on Overwolf. Both versions support The Sims 4 on Windows 10 and 11. On a Mac, use the macOS download (macOS 12 or later).
- Open the app and choose The Sims 4. If you add the game by hand on a Mac, select the folder that contains
The Sims 4.app. - Use Scan mods folder to add the mods you already have.
CurseForge also offers a Linux app, but its support page does not list The Sims 4 for Linux.
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Safety checks before you run a download
- Check the address. S4MM lives on gametimedev.de. The old link gametimedev.de/S4MM redirects to s4mm.gametimedev.de.
- Check the signature. The author says every official Windows and Mac release is digitally signed, and that unsigned copies should never be run.
- Antivirus warning on S4MM? The author says some scanners flag it because he is a small developer. A warning on a copy from any other site is a reason to delete it.
- Ignore "premium" and "cracked" versions. S4MM, CurseForge and Vortex are all free from their own pages.
- Follow EA's rule. EA says to download mods only from a trusted source or creator, and that it does not pre-screen or support mods.
- Back up first. Copy
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4somewhere safe before a manager moves or deletes anything.
Want to look inside your folder without installing a program? The Mods folder inventory runs in the browser and changes nothing.
FAQ
Where do I download the Sims 4 Mod Manager?
From s4mm.gametimedev.de/downloads, the author's own site. It is also listed on Overwolf.
Is the Sims 4 Mod Manager download free?
Yes. It is free and shows ads. Any site charging for it is not the author's.
Is there a Sims 4 Mod Manager download for Mac?
Yes. The official page has one .dmg for Apple Silicon and one for Intel Macs. See mod managers for Mac.
Do I put the mod manager in my Mods folder?
No. It is a normal app and can be installed anywhere. It only needs access to the Mods folder.