Last updated 12/23/2025 As a hoarder collector of other creators sims, this is one area I’m quite proficient in (check out my Sim Dump Archive). One thing I’ve noticed however, is how many other people are struggling with this task. I’ve seen so many comments on YouTube videos, Tumblr and Patreon post of fellow simmers who sound utterly hopeless at why they can’t find a sim in their game. Everything isn’t as simple as it seems to everyone and not everyone has been playing The Sims 4 for 10 years. Many people (like myself) didn’t even start playing until after the base game became free. Unfortunately, many popular creators have been…

So you’ve just downloaded your very first Sims 4 mod or piece of custom content and now you’re stuck. Everyone keeps saying “just put it in your mods folder,” but … WHERE EXACTLY IS IT AT? Don’t worry. If you’re new to The Sims 4, new to custom content, or just tech-unsavvy, I’ve got you covered. This guide will walk you step by step through how to find (or create) your Sims 4 Mods and Tray folders with screenshots. No tech skills required. What Are The Mod & Tray Folders? Both folders live in your Documents folder. It’s best practice not to have your documents folder sync or backup to…