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How to Fix Duplicate Packs in Minecraft Bedrock

Seeing the same pack listed twice or more in your world settings? Duplicate resource packs and behavior packs can clutter your addon list and cause confusion. This guide shows you how to clean them up and prevent duplicates from appearing again.

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Updated March 2026
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What Are Duplicate Packs?

Sometimes packs show up multiple times in the world settings — the same addon listed two or three times under Behavior Packs or Resource Packs. You might also see duplicates in the global storage. This happens when you import the same addon file multiple times, or when different versions of the same pack get imported. Each import creates a new folder, so Minecraft treats them as separate packs even though they are essentially the same.

Quick Note Duplicates can have the same name or slightly different names (e.g., with version numbers or suffixes like _1, _2). They all refer to the same addon and only one copy needs to be active.

Why Does This Happen?

Several situations can lead to duplicate packs:

  • Multiple imports — Opening the same .mcpack or .mcaddon file more than once
  • Updated versions — Downloading a new version without removing the old one first
  • Different sources — Importing the same addon from different websites or folders
  • Failed imports — A partial or failed import that leaves behind a copy, then you try again

How to Identify Duplicates

To find duplicates:

1

Check World Settings

Go to Play > select your world > Edit > scroll to Behavior Packs and Resource Packs. Look for packs with the same name listed under Available or Active.

2

Check Global Storage

Go to Settings > Storage. You can see all installed packs here. Duplicates may appear with the same name or with different suffixes (e.g., MyAddon and MyAddon_1).

Version Differences Sometimes packs have the same name but different version numbers. These are intentional updates — keep the newest version and remove the older ones.

Method 1: Remove from World Settings

If duplicates are only active in a specific world, you can clean them up without deleting the packs from your device:

1

Edit Your World

Go to Play > select the world > tap the Edit (pencil) button.

2

Open Behavior Packs / Resource Packs

Scroll down to Behavior Packs and Resource Packs sections.

3

Deactivate Extras

Under Active, find the duplicate packs. Tap each extra copy and move it back to Available. Keep only one copy of each pack active.

Pro Tip This method only removes duplicates from the world — the packs stay on your device. To fully remove them from storage, use Method 2 or 3.

Method 2: Delete from Files (Clean Method)

For a complete cleanup, navigate to the com.mojang folder and manually delete duplicate folders. Make sure Minecraft is closed before doing this.

1

Open the com.mojang Folder

Use the path for your platform:

Windows 
%AppData%\Minecraft Bedrock\Users\Shared\games\com.mojang
Android 
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe/files/games/com.mojang
2

Find Duplicates

Inside behavior_packs and resource_packs folders, look for folders with the same addon name but different suffixes (like _1, _2, or different version numbers).

3

Delete Extra Copies

Delete the older or extra copies. Keep the folder that corresponds to the version you want to use. If unsure, check the manifest.json inside each folder for version info.

Backup First If you have worlds that use these packs, make sure at least one copy remains. Deleting all copies of a pack will remove it from any world that had it active.

Method 3: Use Settings > Storage

Minecraft has a built-in storage manager that lets you remove packs without touching files:

1

Open Storage

From the main menu, go to Settings > Storage.

2

View Installed Packs

You will see all installed behavior packs and resource packs. Look for duplicates with the same or similar names.

3

Delete Duplicates

Select the duplicate pack and choose to delete it. Keep one copy of each addon you want to use.

Easiest Option The Storage menu is the safest and simplest way for most users. It avoids file system navigation and reduces the risk of deleting the wrong folder.

How to Prevent Duplicates

Follow these tips to avoid duplicate packs in the future:

  • Delete before importing — Always remove old versions of an addon before importing a new one
  • Check Storage first — Use Settings > Storage to see what you already have before adding more
  • Organize addon files — Keep downloaded .mcpack and .mcaddon files in a dedicated folder so you do not accidentally import the same file twice
  • One import per addon — Import each addon only once. If it fails, fix the issue before trying again

Frequently Asked Questions

This happens when you import the same addon file multiple times, download updated versions without removing old ones, import from different sources, or when a failed import partially succeeds. Minecraft creates a new folder each time, resulting in duplicates.
No, as long as you keep one copy of the pack active. Removing duplicates only cleans up the extra copies. Make sure at least one instance of the pack remains activated in your world settings.
On Windows, packs are stored in: %AppData%\Minecraft Bedrock\Users\Shared\games\com.mojang. Look inside the behavior_packs and resource_packs folders.
Yes. Minecraft has a built-in storage manager. Go to Settings > Storage to see all installed packs and delete duplicates directly from there. This is the safest method for most users.
Always delete the old version of the addon before importing the new one. Check Settings > Storage to see what you have installed. Keep your addon files organized in a folder and avoid importing the same file multiple times.

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