Summary
GTA: Onlinehas been given a new lease on life thanks to the wonderful modding community. Whilst the game is by no means dead, Rockstar Games seems fairlydedicated toGrand Theft Auto 6, leaving many players eagerly awaiting the nextGTAgame whilst they useGTA Onlineto tide over the wait, even if that is at an unannounced time within 2025. To make this time go a little faster,GTA Onlinehas some pretty sweet mods to add even more fun.
Whether it’s structured or chaotic, there are plenty of exciting mods to check out forGTA 5’s Online Mode. However, it’s worth noting that Rockstar Games does not take kindly to modding, so players should look into these mods at their own risk to see if they want to give them a try. The bestGTAOnline mods might not always work, but it’s fun to unleash the power of mods upon Los Santos, as long as it does not harm the fun of other players.
Updated on June 14, 2025, by Jake Fillery:Plenty of creative mods from the GTA Online community have allowed players to immerse themselves further into the fun and wacky antics of their favorite online game. While Rockstar Games may not support modding as they should, the resilient community has aided in creating some of the best mods for GTA Online that heighten the experience rather than deter and punish players who do not use them.
How To Mod GTA Online
There are many ways to modGTA Online, but players generally stick to a few programs. One of the first steps before beginning the adventure of modding is to copy theGTA 5program. Having a second copy of the game will allow players to have a modded version and a clean version of the game. A modded version is needed to mess around with, and a clean version is necessary for players to log in with to access the official GTA 5 to avoid a potential ban. After that, it is as simple as downloading one of the many programs for modding the game. Some of the best are:
After getting the programs ready, it is time to start downloading mods. While there are also many programs to install mods, there are more websites that allow players to download mods. The main one that players tend to use isGTA5-Mods.com. Even though this site specializes in the single-player mode, players can use theFivem.netsite to access dedicated fan-modded servers to indulge in some fun without being on the officialGTA Onlineservers.
15Action Gear
An Inventory Wheel For More Immersive Actions
Part of the immersive aspects ofGTA Onlinearen’t always the involvement of an Iron Man suit of armor. Sometimes, the more simple touch is effective. This mod will provide players with a more intricate inventory wheel that allows the use of meds, armor, food, and drink, and can also be used to manage clothing for a spice-up of attire on those hot or cold days.
While it’s not a mod that will truly change the way players experience the game, it is nice to have a more built-in system for meds and food much like the inventory wheel ofRed Dead Redemption 2, bringing further features to the game from 2013.
14Map Editor
A Useful Tool to Spawn Objects Into the Map
While this mod may not be for everyone, it’s nice to have the option to save and load custom maps into the game. This mod allows players to craft their own version of Los Santos by removing and adding props to the game, whether that’s ramps, vehicles, NPCs, or entire objects.
There is a lot to add and a lot to remove if players want to craft the perfect map, but considering it’s more of a creative tool that won’t see much use outside of those looking to become their own architect, then it’s best reserved for the solo players out there.
13Consciousness/Immersify
Immersive Interactions Between NPCs and Players
Take the private immersion ofGTA Onlineto another level with this mod from KassiteR, which provides players with key new interactions with NPCs. With the Consciousness mod, the NPCs of Los Santos have a much-needed revamp with dynamic environments and interactions that are unique to each player due to their individual consequences.
NPCs can now witness crimes, and enemies have more personalities with cowardly, aggressive, and tactical settings. The pathing for enemies is better, the diverse nature of their weapons is better, and random encounters ensure new life in Los Santos.
12FiveM
Dedicated Modding Servers For Multiplayer
There is perhaps no mod more important than FiveM, the very software that allows modded multiplayer sessions to be engaged without players getting banned unjustly. With FiveM, players can join hundreds of thousands of players, without the need to modify theirGTA 5installation.
Players can seamlessly integrate with modded servers, adding custom cars, maps, weapons, and more content all into the online space without the negative consequences of Rockstar Games' ban hammer. If players want to try out mods, FiveM is essential.
11Single Player Heists
Downloads: 9,987
Whilst not strictly online, Single Player Heists does take the famedGTA Onlinecontent and pull it so that players can complete it on their own time, and without a random group to hold them back. The fact that the majority of heists require a 4-man squad can sometimes discourage players unfamiliar with the setting to try, especially when random teamwork with strangers rarely works in a game all about stealing and killing.
With this mod, players can finally try out the heists that have been accessible for so long, but without the need of an entire team. With this mod, players can sit back as individual, and make as many mistakes as they want without getting kicked, plus, this mod brings a whopping 18 heists from other mod creators.
10Arrowverse DLC
Downloads: 126,013
If players have seen any form ofGTA Onlinecontent in recent years, then surely they’ve come across a character model swap, in which the person playing is running around as none other than DC Comics' The Flash, or other characters. A lot of this work was created by OBE Studio, and now, players can get their hands on an assortment of these characters to use throughout Los Santos.
Whether it’s as a hero or a villain, the Arrowverse DLC brings in tons of new character models to try out, and players will no longer have to decide what shirt to wear, as they can simply hop in as one of their favorite superheroes from DC’s Arrowverse, with fully rigged models with facial animations and cloth physics.
9Real FPS Boost Settings
Downloads: 399,575
Not every player can afford a supercomputer that can runGTA Onlineat the best settings. Luckily, this mod is here to aid those who want to get a great performance, with a stable 60fps, without reducing the quality of the game too much. It’s an easy enough install, making both the mod and its download accessible to all.
With this mod, it’s more than likely that some low-end PCs will be able to experienceGTA Onlinewithout the issues that plague its FPS and performance. It’s great to see that other players can get into the beloved game without worrying about their graphics card and other more modern PC equipment.
8VisualV
Downloads: 2,971,981
Whilst not having an effect on the game and introducing some wacky antics, VisualV introduces a sophisticated graphic overhaul toGTA 5for players looking to make Los Santos feel a little more modern. Since the game is over a decade old, the VisualV mod will help render a smoother and more colorful outlook on life in Los Santos and Blaine County. It’s a great visual overhaul mod forGTA 5that won’t have an impact on other players' experiences.
There are many features of this mod, but perhaps the most notable ones to mention come from the fact that the weather functions have been rewritten, higher quality shadows, and options to make the most optimal experience; from advanced motion blur to no lens flares, providinga true rockstar experience.
7Realistic Guns Sounds
Downloads: 1,358,343
WhilstGTA Onlinecontinues to evolve and add new weapons inmajor updates, some players with a flair for the AAA-dramatic might be disappointed to fire one of these many guns, only to hear the same stock sound from their very first pistol. The guns don’t exactly have an impressive library of sounds, but the Realistic Guns Sounds mod will make every shot pleasing to the ears.
This mod will take sounds from beloved shooters, likeInsurgency Sandstorm,Battlefield, andCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, in order to create some realistic and powerful gun sounds. There is also an improvement to reloading sounds, with a great balance of mixing and editing for gun appreciators to enjoy in the virtual world ofGTA Online.
6Open All Interiors
Downloads: 2,667,531
For the players who have always wanted to explore all of San Andreas, this mod is for them. Open All Interiors does what it says on the tin, and will allow players to freely explore all of the buildings that are inaccessible in the vanilla game. There are plenty of buildings that players access during the story mode, or through glitches, that are locked inGTA Online. With this mod, players will be able to set up shop and explore the darkest corners of these once-locked buildings.
With over 64 interiors to explore, players will be able to examineevery detail of Rockstar Games' work, including some fan favorite spots like the morgue, Floyd’s house, and the LifeInvader offices. If there’s a building with a door, it’s more than likely that with this mod it will now open, revealing all its secrets.
