World of Warcraft mods, short for modifications, are user-created add-ons that enhance the gaming experience. These ingenious tools provide many benefits in WoW, including improved user interfaces, enhanced graphics, customizability, and additional gameplay features. They allow players to tailor their WoW experience to their liking, making the game more enjoyable and engaging.

Table of Content
  1. How to install WoW addons 
    1. Using an Addon Manager
    2. Manual Installation
  2. How to install WoW addons yourself
    1. Step 1: Locate your WoW folder
    2. Step 2: Download your desired addons
    3. Step 3: Unzip and place the addons
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How to install WoW addons 

Installing World of Warcraft (WoW) add-ons can enhance your gameplay, offering a variety of features and customisations. There are two primary methods to install these addons:

Using an Addon Manager

  • Simplicity and Convenience: Addon managers like the Twitch App or the CurseForge client make the process effortless.
  • Automatic Updates: They ensure your addons are up-to-date with one-click updating procedures.
  • Correct Folder Placement: Addon managers automatically install addons into the right folder on your computer.

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Manual Installation

  • Download Addon Files: Find the desired addon on websites like CurseForge or WoWInterface and download the addon files.
  • Placing Addon Files: Move the downloaded files to the WoW "Addons" folder in your WoW directory.
  • Repeat for Updates: For manual installations, you must repeat this process every time you want to update your addons.

How to install WoW addons yourself

If you prefer to install World of Warcraft (WoW) addons manually, follow these steps:

Step 1: Locate your WoW folder

  • First, find the folder where WoW is on your computer.
  • Within this folder, navigate to the specified location for addons, typically in the "interface" folder within your WoW files.
  • On Windows, this path is usually C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft_retail_\Interface\AddOns by default. If you changed the installation location, you'll need to locate that.
  • For WoW Classic addons, use the same method, but navigate to _classic_\Interface\AddOns instead.

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Step 2: Download your desired addons

  • Go to the CurseForge website to find and download the addons you want. Use the filter features to locate them easily.

Step 3: Unzip and place the addons

  • If the downloaded addon is zip, unzip it.
  • Place the resulting folder into the addons folder you located in Step 1.
  • Ensure the folder structure looks similar to the example in the provided image.

WoW mods enrich gameplay by enhancing features and customisation. Don't hesitate to delve into the diverse world of mods, as they can elevate your World of Warcraft experience. 

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