Why are mods hidden on Nexus?

Sometimes if a modder gets into a tussle about borrowing assets, they hide the mod until that is resolved. Occasionally it's a modder who feels they weren't getting enough donations. It can be a mod that was fundamentally broken in some way, and without the time to fix it the modder just hides or removes it.
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What is the Nexus Mods controversy?

The Core of the Issue: Nexus Mods banned modifications that aimed to remove They/Them pronouns from Starfield. This decision by one of the largest modding communities has sparked a debate about the limits of creative freedom and the role of modding platforms in shaping game content.
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Can you get banned for using Nexus Mods?

While there may be rules against mentioning nexus like the user above me said, using mods from nexus itself is not bannable unless it's some cheat mod that you use in a game that has VAC secured servers for multiplayer.
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Why can't I access my Nexus Mods?

Test in a different browser (such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome). Confirm your anti-virus or anti-spyware software is not overreaching and blocking content from our website. Ensure your firewall settings do not block access to Nexus Mods servers or required script hosts.
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Why are mods leaving Nexus?

A lot of modders are leaving Nexus because of some of the frankly unethical decisions they've made. The nexus has made a rather invasive u-turn of late when they should only just publish. They even insulted their own long-term users in the process.
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How to download archived, hidden, or deleted mods from Nexus

Can I trust Nexus Mods?

It is generally considered a safe and trusted source for downloading mods. However, it's important to exercise caution and follow best practices when downloading and using mods from any website, including Nexus Mods.
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What replaced Nexus Mods?

Vortex is the new, modern mod manager from Nexus Mods. It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.
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Where are my Nexus Mods?

Your download history is a convenient way for you to find and keep track of all the mods you have downloaded on Nexus Mods, be it via manual download, or via our mod manager Vortex. To find your download history, simply click on 'Mods' from the main menu of the site, and click "Download history".
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Why wont Nexus let me download mods?

Update your mod manager: If you're downloading with a mod manager, please ensure you have the latest version. You should also try and download files manually to see if the problem is exclusive to the mod manager, in these cases, it may be more useful to seek support with your chosen application.
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How do I enable mods on Nexus?

Once the download has completed, go to the mod tab in Nexus Mod Manager. Find the mod you downloaded, and click the puzzle button with the green arrow: "Activates the selected mod". Start Skyrim, and inside the 'Data Files' should be both the Workshop Mods and the Nexus mods. Make sure the Nexus mod is ticked.
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Did Nexus Mods get hacked?

They posted a message 1 day ago that they were hacked and someone is replacing files in some of the mods, here's a quote but read the full article: "The virus was being used to gain infected user's stored usernames and passwords for the site which were then being used to login to their Nexus accounts here and continue ...
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Has Nexus Mods been hacked?

What has happened? In the very early morning of 8th November 2019 we noticed suspicious activity by a potentially malicious third party actor against our services. Using an exploit in our legacy codebase, our logs confirm that they accessed a small number of user records from the old user service.
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Can viruses be on Nexus Mods?

All Nexus files are scanned when uploaded. Most files in a mod cannot contain viruses. Some can. Don't download anything with an EXE or DLL unless a huge number of people have already tried it and know it is safe.
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How does Nexus Mods make money?

Donation Points (shortened to "DP") are the local currency of Nexus Mods that mod authors can accumulate, through unique file page downloads, that can then be redeemed for rewards through our storefront, donated to charity, or shared with other users.
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Does Nexus Mods pay modders?

Users are encouraged to contribute to our Mod Author Donation Fund via Patreon. This is a fund meant to supplement our own contributions to the Donation Points system, which will be paid out to all the mod authors who have opted into the system at the end of the respective Donation Point reporting cycle.
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Who owns Nexus Mods?

https://www.nexusmods.com/ is a site operated by Black Tree Gaming Limited ("We"). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 06360077 and have our registered office at Southernhay Studios Dean Clarke House, Southernhay East, Exeter, England, EX1 1AP.
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Is Nexus Mods not free?

The Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) is a free and open source piece of software that allows you to download, install, update and manage your mod files through an easy to use interface.
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Are mods on Nexus Mods free?

Basic membership is completely free and grants access to the following: Unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of user created mods. Unlimited storage and distribution for mods and images that you create. Unlimited file hosting for mods and images that you've created and uploaded.
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Does Nexus Mods automatically install mods?

Once a mod has been activated in the Mods tab it should be installed and added to your game, ready to be used. You do not need to do anything else.
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What game has the largest modding community?

GTA V: Grand Theft Auto V is known for its extensive modding community. Minecraft: Minecraft's modding community is one of the most active, with a wide variety of mods available for everything from gameplay tweaks to world generation. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: The Witcher 3 also has a vibrant modding community.
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How do I manually download mods from Nexus?

Manual: Click the Manual Download button. A small window will open, where the download will either automatically start, you will be prompted with a donation request, or the required files will be listed. If it does not automatically start the download, simply click the Download button.
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How do I get around the Nexus Mods download cap?

Premium Members who have financially supported Nexus Mods are able to download without a speed cap as they are directly supporting the upkeep of the sites.
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Does Nexus still use Vortex?

Vortex will remain our primary, supported mod manager for the foreseeable future but we'll keep you updated on the progress of the Nexus Mods App through our site news and forums.
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What happened to Nexus Mods Manager?

Nexus Mod Manager is no longer supported by Nexus Mods. You can download it from GitHub if you want it. But having it on the site was causing too much confusion from people who thought it was still supported by Nexus Mods.
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Should I use Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex?

Vortex is more convenient when dealing with MOD conflicts or MOD coverage. In NMM, whenever you install a mod which is editing the same files as another mod, you will be presented with an override prompt upon installation.
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