The 15 Best Sims 4 Mods and Custom Content

Updated on February 25th, 2026

I have played The Sims since the first game, but I have never played with custom content. However, recently I started playing The Sims 4 with mods and custom content, and it does make the game more fun. In this post, I wanted to share my favorite mods and custom content.

Mods

First off, to install mods, you will need to download the file. If the file is a zip file, you will need to extract it. Take the extracted file and place it in the mods folder for The Sims 4. To find the mods folder, go to your Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods. Script mods can only have one subfolder, which is usually the folder of the specific mod you downloaded. Do NOT create a subfolder within The Sims 4 Mods folder because the mods may not work in the game.

You will also need to enable mods in the game, and to do so, you go to Game Options > Other > check both Enable Custom Content and Mods AND Script Mods Allowed > Apply Changes > restart the game. Also, when a new update or pack is released, you will want to keep the mods updated by deleting the old files and downloading the latest version. After downloading the updated mod, you will need to re-enable custom content and mods because they are automatically turned off after an update or pack release. Now for my favorite mods!

Slice of Life

KawaiiStacie has some of the best mods for The Sims 4, including Slice of Life. Slice of Life adds realism to the game by adding sicknesses and remedies, seasonal allergies, skincare routines, immersive texts, and more. Another one of KawaiiStacie’s mods I recommend is the Preschool Mod. The mod allows toddlers to be enrolled in preschool and build skills while at the preschool.

Child Birth Mod

PandaSama has created the Child Birth Mod, which adds realism for pregnant sims. You will need the Get To Work expansion pack for the mod to work. However, PandaSama has great custom content that is base game compatible, and I will mention them below. In the mod, sims can call the Obstetrician after they find out they are pregnant to make birth arrangements, and there are new pregnancy interactions that a birth partner can do. Furthermore, sims can have a natural delivery or a C-section at the hospital or a home birth. At the hospital, the sim will meet with the obstetrician, and at home, the sim can call a midwife. The mod is great if you enjoy family gameplay and want more realism.

SimRealist Mods

Another great set of mods to add to your game is from SimRealist. On the SimRealist Experience Mod Page, you can download all the mods at once and delete the folders of the mods you do not want to play with. The mods included in the download are:

• FlowFit: Adds new fitness machines
• Home & Land Co: Adds a lawn system with a lawnmower, detergent, ironing board, and towel set
• Mortem: Adds realism to death, including reporting a death call, bereavement leave option, funeral service experience, new burial objects, customizable tombstones, and burial process for farm animals if you have the Cottage Living expansion pack
• Organic: Allows sims to clean, cut, color, nourish, and style their hair
• Private Practice: This mod requires Get To Work as it reworks the Health system in the Sims 4. With the mods, Sims can make doctor’s appointments, and there is now health insurance, and check-ups are free. The mod also adds an allergy system, a cold and flu system, infections, and additional viruses, as well as medical emergencies.
• R|E: The mod revamps the real estate market and expands the buy/sell process.
• SNBank: Adds a financial and banking system, and sims can open a bank account, including a shared account, account management, getting a debit card, and estate management.
• SNBank Bills: SNBank Bills is an add-on to SNBank that revamps the billing system. The add-on adds government benefits, child support, alimony, family benefits, and home services packages.
• SNBank Financial Center: Adds a physical bank, including an account manager, a bank teller, and a loan officer.

Custom Food and Drinks

icemunmun regularly creates new recipes for The Sims, and you download them for free or join their Patreon for $3 a month for 2 weeks of early access to the downloads. You will need to download the Custom Food Interactions mod for the recipes to work in the game. icemunmun has also made functional objects, including an air fryer, smoothie blender, countertop grill, functional cookie jar, and more, that you can download.

Basemental Drugs

Basemental Drugs adds functional drugs and alcohol to the game, and alcohol is just the juices renamed. The mod adds hangovers and police to the game, along with a convenience store sims can buy from to get cigarettes, soda, and candy. One reason I like this mod is that you can choose if you want your sims to drink alcohol and how far you want the mod to take over your game. If you only want alcohol added to your game, you can get Basemental Alcohol separately.

More Columns in CAS

This mod from weerbesu adds more columns in Create-a-Sim (CAS) that make it easier to scroll through and find items for your sims to wear, as well as hairstyles, makeup, and everything else in CAS. By default, there are only 2 columns in CAS, but with this mod, you can choose to have 3, 4, or 5 columns in CAS, which is nice.

Better BuildBuy

I have started to build with debug objects, but scrolling through the objects is time-consuming because you cannot filter or search for the debug objects, as their name is “DEBUG”. Then, once you find a debug object and place it in your build, you cannot duplicate the object or change the color swatch, so you have to go back and start the process all over again. However, TwistedMexi solved the problem of endless scrolling by organizing the debug objects by categories, adding the ability to search for the objects by name, and adding cloning and color swatches. You can also expand the build catalog to five rows with a simple press of the button.

UI Cheats Extension

If you use cheats in The Sims such as using ‘motherlode’ for more simoleons or you often adjust the needs bar of your sims, this mod is for you because it makes the process of using cheats simpler. For needs, you have to just click the end of the bar to instantly fill the need. You can also right-click and set the bar to a certain number with -100 being the lowest and 100 being completely filled. You can click on the money counter to add $1000 or right-click and set your own amount.

Furthermore, you can right-click on moodlets to remove them such as if you have a negative moodlet that lasts for 2 days and you do not want it affecting your sim for that long. I mainly use UI Cheats Extension for my sims needs and removing moodlets, but you can also use it to change the relationship level with other sims, set the skill bar level, set the in-game time, complete work tasks when working from home, and more with just a simple right-click.

MC Command Center

MC Command Center is one of the most popular mods in the Sims community because it allows you to take control over every aspect of the game. You can make small changes to your sims’ lives including their outfits, skills, career, relationships, pregnancy, and lifespan. You can also make changes to NPCs, and the mod improves the club feature from Get Together as well as occults from the various packs.

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Custom Content

To install custom content, you will need to download the file. If the file is a zip file, you will need to extract it. Like with mods, take the extracted file and place it in the mods folder for The Sims 4. To find the mods folder, go to your Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods. However, with custom content, you can create subfolders since they are package files. If you have a lot of custom content, it helps to have subfolders such as for clothing, makeup, and furniture.

You will also need to enable custom content in the game, and to do so you go to Game Options > Other > check Enable Custom Content and Mods > Apply Changes > restart the game. When a new update or pack is released, you do not have to redownload the custom content, but you will need to reenable custom content in the game because it is automatically turned off after an update or pack release.

crypticsim Makeup

The Sims 4 makeup is lacking, and even with the free Mac makeup, most of the makeup does not look that good. crypticsim makes custom makeup, and all of it is gorgeous. A few of my favorites are the Frost palette, Noir Eyeliner, and Fairy Gloss. You can download the files for free on Patreon or make a $1 monthly donation for early access, which I have previously done.

Hair and Clothing

Clothing in The Sims 4 is fine, and packs do add more fun clothes, but if you are going for a certain aesthetic, in-game clothing may not always work. The same goes for hair such as if you want a certain style that is more realistic. Tumblr is a great way to find custom hair and clothing, and I recommend Elliandra, lilsimsie faves, and Blossom to start off with. If you are looking for historical clothing and hair for The Sims 4, I recommend Annika’s History Lover’s Sims Blog.

Tiny Twavellers Stuff Pack

I feel like when a new pack comes out, most of the focus is on adult sims when it comes to new hair, clothing, and furniture. There is the Toddlers Stuff Pack and Parenthood Game Pack, but I wanted more furniture for kids, and this is where Tiny Twavellers comes in. The custom content pack contains 67 base game-compatible items for kids of all ages including bassinets for babies, toddler beds, as well as toys and furniture for children. Felixandre and Harrie also created The Kichen Stuff Pack, The Bafroom Stuff Pack, Jardane Stuff Pack, and The Livin’ Rum Stuff Pack, which are high-quality custom content packs for the kitchen, bathroom, garden, and living room. They also released Harluxe which is an 87-piece resort-themed collection and Baysic, which includes 91 simple living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom pieces as well as the Baysic Bathroom Add-On. You can join their patron for $5 a month to access their latest packs before public release.

Toddler Stuff Pack

As I mentioned above, kids and toddlers often get the short end of the stick when a new pack is released, but PandaSama has created functional toys and furniture for toddlers to use. A few of the packs include the Toddler Stuff Pack, which includes a rocking horse, sleeping mat, swing chair, and basketball hoop, the Toddler Creativity Pack which consists of a rock-a-stack, xylophone, drawing supply, and crafting station, and the Playful Toddler Pack which includes a car track, playdough, and food truck. The CC is free or you can support PandaSama for $5 a month on Patreon for early access.

Pufferhead Stuff Pack

Pufferhead Stuff Pack is a fanmade stuff pack based on the wizard Henry Puffer. The pack includes readable books, movie posters, furniture, decor, clothing, and hair. I do not support Rowling, but I enjoy the Harry Potter books and movies, and she does not benefit at all from this fanmade pack.

Illogical Sims Expansion Pack Addons and Stuff Packs

Josh made addons for Adventure Awaits, Enchanted by Nature, Businesses & Hobbies, Snowy Escape, Eco Lifestyle, Cats & Dogs, City Living, Parenthood, Dream Home Decorater, Tiny Living, and others which adds even more furniture and objects to the packs. You will of course need those packs, but Josh has also made the Simkea Furnishings, Modern Housewares, Minimalist Bedroom, Contemporary Living, Sleek Kitchen, and Modern Living custom content packs, which are base game compatible, and it is always nice having more objects to furnish homes and lots with.

If you would like to read more The Sims 4 related posts, I shared My Favorite Sims 4 Challenges for CAS (Create-A-Sim), build mode, and gameplay as well as my post on Ranking Every Sims 4 Expansion Pack and Ranking Every Sims 4 Stuff Pack.

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What are your favorite Sims 4 mods and custom content?