In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to install Gorilla Tag mods in the Steam VR or Meta Quest PC VR version of the game! When you follow my guide below, you will install Monke Mod Manager, find quality mods for Gorilla Tag, and install them within the game!
Below, I’ll also go over the details about Gorilla Tag mods for the Meta Quest wireless version.
If you need any help, let me know.
Which Gorilla Tag Mod Setup Do You Need?
Gorilla Tag mods only work on the PC version of the game, so you need a Windows PC and either the Steam or Meta PC version. If you play on a Meta Quest, you can still use mods: run the PC version and stream it to your headset with a Link cable, Air Link, or Steam Link. The standalone version that runs on the headset does not officially support mods.
| Your Setup | Can You Install Mods? | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Steam PC VR (or a Quest streaming the Steam version) | Yes | Install Monke Mod Manager, then pick your mods |
| Meta PC version (Quest with Link or Air Link) | Yes | Same steps, using the install folder from the Meta Quest Link app |
| Standalone Quest (running on the headset alone) | Not officially | Use the PC route above instead |
What Do You Need to Install Gorilla Tag Mods?
To install Gorilla Tag mods, you need the following:
- The PC VR version of Gorilla Tag: Gorilla Tag on Steam or the Meta PC version. If you stream from a Quest, make sure you have a good Meta Quest router.
- A Windows PC that can run PC VR games
- Monke Mod Manager (I’ll show you where to download it below)
- Gorilla Tag mods (I’ll show you this below)
How to Install Monke Mod Manager
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install Monke Mod Manager:
Download Monke Mod Manager
Click here to view the latest version of Monke Mod Manager. Download MonkeModManager.exe and save it onto your PC. This is the main program used to apply mods into the game. It also installs BepInEx, the mod loader that Gorilla Tag mods run on, so you do not have to set that up yourself.
Depending on your browser settings, you should confirm the download and select a destination folder for the file.
Only download it from the GitHub page linked above. A search for Monke Mod Manager turns up dozens of copycat repositories, and the page that older guides link to no longer exists. Avoid any version that comes from a video description, an ad, or a file-sharing site.
Install Monke Mod Manager
Monke Mod Manager is a single program, so there is no installer to click through. Find MonkeModManager.exe in your downloads folder and double-click it to open it.
Move the file somewhere easy to find, like a folder on your desktop, so you can open it again whenever you want to add or update mods.
The first time it opens, it should find your Gorilla Tag folder on its own. If it does not, you will point it to the game yourself, as shown in the sections below.
Verify Installation
After opening Monke Mod Manager, check that you can see a list of mods with check boxes. BepInEx is listed at the top and stays checked, because every mod needs it.
The window also shows the path to your Gorilla Tag folder at the top. If that path is wrong or empty, click the small button beside it and select your Gorilla Tag folder.
If Monke Mod Manager opens without any errors or issues, the installation is successful, and you’re ready to start using it to manage Gorilla Tag mods.
How to Setup Gorilla Tag Mods on the Meta Quest
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up Gorilla Tag mods on the Meta Quest
Install the Meta Quest PC App
If you don’t have it yet, you need to install the Meta Quest Link app, which used to be called the Meta PC app. Our guide to setting up Meta Quest Link walks you through the download and the first connection. The app’s menus may look a little different from the screenshot below.
Open the Meta Quest Link PC app.
Open the Meta Quest Link app on your PC and make sure your Meta Quest headset is connected with a Link cable or Air Link.
Navigate to the “Library” tab in the app. Make sure that Gorilla Tag is installed and showing up in this library.
Configure Monke Mod Manager
The first time you open Monke Mod Manager, it tries to find Gorilla Tag on its own. If it cannot, it will ask you to locate the Gorilla Tag install directory. In the Meta Quest Link app, click the three dots beside Gorilla Tag in your library and then select Details. On the right side, you can click on the folder location to copy it to your clipboard.
When Monke Mod Manager asks you to confirm the location where Gorilla Tag is installed, paste this location in and confirm your selection to lock it in.
Install Mods
After configuring Monke Mod Manager, choose the mods you wish to install, tick their check boxes, and click Install / Update. Wait until the status bar at the bottom says the install is complete.
Launch Gorilla Tag with Mods
Launch Gorilla Tag from your Meta Quest Link app library. The first time you launch after installing mods, close the game once it loads and then start it again. The first launch sets up BepInEx, so your mods may not appear until the second launch.
Mods that change how the game plays are meant for private or modded lobbies, not public ones. More on that in the ban section below.
Once Gorilla Tag launches, you should see the mods reflected in the gameplay, including any custom cosmetics, maps, or enhancements. Some mods, like Computer Interface, add screens to the gorilla computer in your treehouse and show you which mods are loaded.
Downloading Mods for the Meta Quest Version
If you want to download mods for the game that don’t exist in Monke Mod Manager, follow these instructions. Only download mods from places you trust, like the mod author’s own GitHub page, because a mod is a program that runs on your PC.
Browse Available Mods
Click here to access the Nexus Mods page for Gorilla Tag. Take some time to browse the available mods. You can also find mod releases on GitHub and in the community modding Discord.
Mods may include custom cosmetics, maps, gameplay enhancements, and more.
Choose Mods to Download
Select the mods you want by clicking on the provided links or attachments.
Some mods may have descriptions or previews to help you decide which ones to download. Check that the mod was updated for the current version of Gorilla Tag, because outdated mods are a common reason for crashes and mods that do not load.
Download Mod Files
Once you’ve chosen the mods you want to download, click on the download links or attachments to save the mod files to your computer.
Depending on the mod, you may receive a single file or a folder containing multiple files. If the mod page lists other mods it depends on, download those too.
Extract Mod Files (If Necessary)
You’ll need to extract the downloaded mod files in a compressed folder (e.g., ZIP or RAR).
Right-click on the compressed folder and select “Extract All” (Windows), or use a third-party extraction tool if necessary.
Place Mods in the Gorilla Tag Directory
Navigate to the folder where Gorilla Tag is installed. Monke Mod Manager shows this folder path at the top of its window if you need to look it up.
Open the BepInEx folder inside your Gorilla Tag directory, then open its plugins folder. Copy the mod’s .dll file into plugins. If the mod came as a folder with several files, follow the instructions on the mod’s page, because some mods need files in other places. The BepInEx folder only exists after you have installed it with Monke Mod Manager and launched the game once.
Launch Gorilla Tag with Mods
Launch Gorilla Tag from your Meta Quest Link app library. The first time you launch after installing mods, close the game once it loads and then start it again. The first launch sets up BepInEx, so your mods may not appear until the second launch.
If your mods do not load, see the troubleshooting section below.
Once Gorilla Tag launches, you should see the mods reflected in the gameplay according to your installed modifications.
How to Setup Gorilla Tag Mods in the Steam VR Version
Follow these instructions to get Gorilla Tag mods for the Steam VR version of the game.
Purchase and Install Gorilla Tag on Steam
Open the Steam client on your PC and go to the Gorilla Tag page on Steam.
Buy Gorilla Tag and install it from your Steam library if you don’t own it yet. The Steam version is a paid game. You also need SteamVR installed to play it on a PC headset or to stream it to a Quest.
Download Monke Mod Manager
Click here to view the latest version of Monke Mod Manager. Download MonkeModManager.exe and save it onto your PC. This is the main program used to apply mods into the game. It also installs BepInEx, the mod loader that Gorilla Tag mods run on, so you do not have to set that up yourself.
Access Gorilla Tag Installation Directory
Open Monke Mod Manager on your PC.
Monke Mod Manager should find the folder where Gorilla Tag is installed on your Steam client on its own. If it does not, select Gorilla Tag.exe in the game folder yourself. The default Steam location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Gorilla Tag.
Download and Launch Gorilla Tag with Mods
In Monke Mod Manager, tick the mods you want and click Install / Update. BepInEx stays checked because every mod depends on it.
Launch Gorilla Tag from your Steam library, close it once it loads, then launch it again. The first launch sets up BepInEx, so mods may not show up until the second one.
If your mods do not load, see the troubleshooting section below.
You should see the mods reflected in the gameplay once you have launched Gorilla Tag.
Downloading Mods for the Steam Version
The process is the same as the Meta version above. Download the mod, then copy its .dll file into the BepInEx/plugins folder inside your Steam copy of Gorilla Tag, which is usually steamapps/common/Gorilla Tag/BepInEx/plugins. Download any dependencies the mod lists, and check that the mod supports the current version of the game.
How to Launch Gorilla Tag Mods (Both Versions)
Here’s how to launch Gorilla Tag Mods for both versions:
Launch Gorilla Tag Twice the First Time
After you install mods, start Gorilla Tag from Steam or the Meta Quest Link app. Close it once it loads, then start it again. The first launch sets up BepInEx, so your mods may not show up until the second launch. After that, mods load every time.
Confirm Your Mods Are Loaded
Look for changes in the game, like custom cosmetics, maps, or new options on the gorilla computer in your treehouse. Some mods, like Computer Interface, show you which mods are loaded. If nothing changed, check the troubleshooting section below.
Will Gorilla Tag Mods Get You Banned?
It depends on the mod and where you use it. Cosmetic and quality-of-life mods carry the least risk. Mods that interfere with gameplay, like ones that give you an edge over other players, are not allowed in public lobbies, and using them there can get your account banned.
Gorilla Tag’s Terms of Service prohibit software that interferes with how the game works, and the developer can suspend an account at any time without notice. A ban does not come with a refund for anything you bought in the game.
A few habits keep you out of trouble:
- Keep gameplay-changing mods to private or modded lobbies. Most of them block you from joining public lobbies on their own, but check each mod’s page.
- Only install mods from sources you trust, and read what a mod does before you install it.
- Treat every mod as use at your own risk. The developer does not monitor or endorse fan mods.
The developer publishes its own Mod and Fan Content Policy that covers what fan-made mods can and cannot do.
Gorilla Tag Mods Not Working
Most Gorilla Tag mod problems come from a short list of causes. Work through these in order.
Check for updates to Monke Mod Manager or the mods themselves to ensure compatibility with the latest version of Gorilla Tag.
- Mods don’t show up after installing: Launch Gorilla Tag once, close it, and launch it again. The first launch sets up BepInEx, and mods may not load until the second.
- Monke Mod Manager can’t find the game: Click the small button next to the folder path and select Gorilla Tag.exe in your Gorilla Tag folder.
- A mod you added by hand does nothing: Make sure its .dll file is in BepInEx/plugins, that you installed any mods it depends on, and that it was made for the current version of the game.
- The game won’t start or crashes: Remove the last mod you added by deleting its .dll from BepInEx/plugins, then launch again. Add mods one at a time so you know which one causes trouble.
How to Update Gorilla Tag Mods After a Game Update
Steam updates Gorilla Tag automatically, and a new version can break older mods. Open Monke Mod Manager, select your installed mods, and click Install / Update to get the versions made for the new game. If a mod has no new version yet, remove it until the author updates it.
How to Remove or Disable a Gorilla Tag Mod
Open Monke Mod Manager to uninstall a mod or turn it off without deleting it. To remove one by hand, delete its .dll file or folder from BepInEx/plugins in your Gorilla Tag directory.
Can You Install Gorilla Tag Mods on the Wireless Meta Quest Version?
Not officially. The standalone Quest version of Gorilla Tag does not support mods the way the PC version does, and Monke Mod Manager is a Windows and Linux program, so you cannot run it on the headset.
The reliable way to get mods on a Quest is to play the PC version and stream it to your headset. Buy Gorilla Tag on Steam or the Meta PC store, install your mods on the PC, and play over a Link cable, Air Link, or Steam Link. Our guide to playing Steam games on Meta Quest covers the streaming setup.
Gorilla Tag Mods on Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S
The steps are the same on every Quest model, because the mods run on your PC and the headset only shows the game. A Quest 2 works the same way as a Quest 3 or Quest 3S.
What About Standalone Quest Mods With No PC?
Some videos and guides claim you can add mods to the standalone version by sideloading a patched copy of the game. These methods are unofficial, they usually break when Gorilla Tag updates, and they put your account at risk, so I do not recommend them and I am not going to walk through them. Be careful with any download that promises a mod menu in a few taps.
If you mostly want new maps instead of gameplay mods, our guide to Gorilla Tag custom maps covers that separately.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla Tag Mods (FAQs)
How do you add Gorilla Tag mods?
Install Monke Mod Manager on your PC, let it find your copy of Gorilla Tag, tick the mods you want, and click Install / Update. It sets up BepInEx, the mod loader that mods run on. Then launch Gorilla Tag, close it, and launch it again so the mods load.
Are Gorilla Tag mods allowed?
Some are. Cosmetic and quality-of-life mods carry the least risk. Mods that interfere with gameplay are not allowed in public lobbies, and using them there can get your account banned. Keep gameplay mods to private or modded lobbies, and remember that every mod is used at your own risk.
Can you install Gorilla Tag mods on Meta Quest?
Not on the standalone version, at least not officially. To use mods with a Quest 2, Quest 3, or Quest 3S, play the PC version of Gorilla Tag from Steam or the Meta PC store and stream it to your headset with a Link cable, Air Link, or Steam Link.
Where do I download Monke Mod Manager?
Use the GitHub releases page linked in this guide and download MonkeModManager.exe. Many copycat repositories use similar names, and the older page that many guides still link to no longer exists, so avoid downloads from video descriptions, ads, or file-sharing sites.
Do I need to buy Gorilla Tag on Steam to use mods?
You need the PC version of the game, which is a paid game on Steam. The Meta PC version works the same way. The standalone Quest version cannot use Monke Mod Manager.
Why did my Gorilla Tag mods stop working?
Usually a game update. Gorilla Tag updates often, and mods built for an older version can break. Open Monke Mod Manager, select your installed mods, and click Install / Update. If a mod has no new version yet, remove it until the author updates it.
How do I remove a Gorilla Tag mod?
Open Monke Mod Manager to uninstall or disable it, or delete the mod’s .dll file from the BepInEx/plugins folder in your Gorilla Tag directory.
