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Free, well-maintained add-ons that most simmers start with. Everything goes in the Community folder or installs through its own official installer.
Hand-picked by ModSafe, listed in install order. We link only to the official download pages and never host files. Badges reflect our live framework status for Sim Update 7. List verified 2026-10-15.
📘 How to install add-ons Recommended manager: Community folder (+ FlyByWire Installer) ↗
Tools
Official installer and updater for FlyByWire aircraft and SimBridge; keeps them in sync with Sim Updates.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Aircraft
Study-level freeware A320neo with realistic systems and flight management.
Pick the MSFS 2024 build in the installer.
Requires: FlyByWire Installer
Tracked framework: Just patched, wait for the latest patch.
Aircraft
Freeware A380 from the same team, with detailed systems and cockpit.
Requires: FlyByWire Installer
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Tools
Companion app for FlyByWire aircraft: charts, terrain display and remote MCDU in your browser.
Requires: FlyByWire Installer
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Planning
Free flight planner and live moving map that connects to the sim over SimConnect.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Tools
Free flight tracker and logbook with a live map and automatic flight history.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Traffic
Free real-world AI traffic models and liveries, with an injector for live traffic.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Online
Pilot client for flying online with live human air traffic control on VATSIM.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Tools
Long-standing interface many add-ons, tools and cockpit builders depend on.
Unregistered use is free; some features need a paid key.
No requirements
Tracked framework: Just patched, wait for the latest patch.
Hardware
Free software for home cockpit panels, Arduino builds and StreamDeck-style inputs.
No requirements
Tracked framework: Just patched, wait for the latest patch.
Aircraft
Freeware A330-900neo built on FlyByWire tech. Check its site for MSFS 2024 support.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
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