Sims 4 CC and Mods not showing up in-game

Sometimes there are spikes in this issue being reported and it usually coincides with a game update or macOS update. Game updates can render CC/Mods incompatible so you need to check with the creator that the content you use has been updated to work with the current patch level of the game. When macOS updates are applied this can sometimes change iCloud Drive settings if dialogue windows ask the user to confirm new actions so check the location of your Documents folder in System Preferences.

  1. Are CC and Mods enabled in your game options? If not enable them and restart the game.
  2. Is your game fully patched up to date?
  3. Are the CC and Mods you’re trying to use fully compatible with the latest version of the game? Check on the creator’s website that they are. The good creators will always check their content is compatible after an update and release an updated version if necessary or possible. Check the SimsVIP broken Mods page for updated lists after each patch.
  4. Are the CC/Mods definitely for Sims 4 and not Sims 1, 2 or 3?
  5. Have you unzipped the downloaded CC/Mods so you are only placing .package and/or .ts4script files in your Mods folder?
  6. Do you have iCloud Drive enabled to store your Documents folder in the cloud? If your Mac internal storage is getting full and Optimise Mac Storage is enabled, it will automatically push files to the cloud.
  7. Have you tried repairing your game? Right click on the game in your Origin games library and select repair game.

ItsaprilXD’s fabulous guide to installing CC/Mods on a Mac is also worth a read.

7 thoughts on “Sims 4 CC and Mods not showing up in-game

  1. I feel like I’m going crazy. None of the mods are working at all. I have script and mods checked in options, I opened any zip files and left .package files alone, I repaired the game, it’s up to date, I’ve restarted like 15 times. I don’t know why it still isn’t working….

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      1. im also having the same problem my cc and mods are not showing in game on info my says SIMS4DRIVE , ELECTRONIC ARTS, THE SIMS 4

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  2. Hello I recently got a external hard drive for my sims since my mac is full of storage I followed all your steps on using the external hard drive but any time I start my sims 4 game it starts a brand new one without my mods and cc idk what to do please help

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