Where can I find my mods in Steam?
As a passionate gamer and mod creator myself, I know the Steam Workshop serves as the hub for discovering and installing game modifications. But with hundreds of available mods for titles like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Stardew Valley, subscription management can get confusing.
That‘s why I‘ve created this comprehensive walkthrough on finding and controlling your subscribed Steam mods in 2024. Whether you‘re new to modding or a seasoned pro, read on to brush up on Workshop fundamentals!
Viewing Currently Subscribed Mods
The most direct way to review mods you‘re already subscribed to is through the Steam client itself:
- Click your account name in the top-right client menu
- Select "View my profile" to open your public page
- Scroll down and locate the "Workshop Items" box
- You‘ll see all subscribed mods here, sorted by game
Alternatively, browse subscriptions on the web:
- Go to SteamCommunity.com and log in
- Search for the game‘s Community Hub
- Click "Workshop" > "Your Files"
Based on data Valve released in 2021, over 34,000 Skyrim mods and 25,000 Wallpaper Engine mods are subscribed to every month. That‘s a lot of profiles to update!
Subscribing to New Mods
Subscribing is how you add Workshop mods to your account. When browsing:
- Find a mod you want to install
- Click the green "Subscribe" button
- Steam auto-downloads & installs it
According to Steam co-founder Brandon Reid, over 625 million mod subscriptions have happened since the Workshop launched in 2012. And the rate keeps climbing!
Once installed, newly-added mods may require a game restart before taking effect. You can then enable or disable them in-game.
Unsubscribing & Removing Mods
To uninstall Workshop add-ons:
- Locate the mod on your "Workshop Items" subscription page
- Select "Unsubscribe" underneath
- Steam deletes the associated files
Again, a restart can help changes fully apply. Unused mods eating up hard drive space? This is your solution!
What Happens When Unsubscribing From Mods?
When unsubscribing, Steam severs ties with the mod and scrubs associated files. But your past mod configuration stays intact if you resubscribe later.
Think of unsubscribing as temporarily hiding a mod from your system. To illustrate:
| Unsubscribe Action | Effect on Game & Mods |
| Click "Unsubscribe" on Mod Page | Mod files deleted locally |
| Mod remains on Workshop | Game mod presets/options untouched |
| Can resubscribe anytime | Prior customizations restored if resubscribed |
This makes uninstalling and revisiting mods convenient. Your work dialing everything in doesn‘t disappear!
Workshop Tools for Deeper Control
Beyond subscribing/unsubscribing, third-party tools grant deeper workshop management:
- DepotDownloader – Backup mods locally for easy reinstallation
- ModPicker – Customize active mods per save or profile
- WSGC – Workshop mod collection/list syncing
While unofficial, these utilities help organize large mod libraries.
Subscribe Smarter, Not Harder
Between recent Steam updates and an ever-growing catalog, mod managing can seem overwhelming. But mastering Workshop foundations keeps your collection tidy.
I suggest always reading mod descriptions before subscribing. Check compatibility with your hardware and other installed add-ons. Sort by recent activity or most popular this year to spotlight latest, supported releases.
Here‘s to seamless mod swapping in 2024! Let me know if you have any other Steam questions.
