Gorilla Tag Mods on Quest 2 and 3: Step-by-Step Setup

Gorilla Tag is one of the most popular VR games on Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 because it’s simple, fast, and social. You move by swinging your arms like a gorilla instead of using thumbsticks.

That base game is free and fun - but the real obsession for many players is “mods.”

Gorilla Tag mods are unofficial add-ons that change how the game looks, feels, or plays. You’ll see custom cosmetics, longer arms, private maps, low gravity rooms, and more. Some videos even promise “mods on Quest with no PC” in under 60 seconds.

Here’s what I think about this:

• Native Quest mods (Quest 2/Quest 3 standalone, no PC) keep getting patched by the developer and usually stop working after each Gorilla Tag update. Many “one-minute” TikTok / YouTube methods rely on old APKs.
• Most public mod menus will get you banned if you use them in public lobbies. Players report instant kicks, shadowbans, or permanent bans when using cheats online.
• A lot of “free mod packs” floating around are just malware APKs or pirated game builds.

This guide explains what Gorilla Tag mods are, how players install them today, and what parents need to know before anyone starts downloading ZIPs from strangers.

What Are Gorilla Tag Mods?

Gorilla Tag mods are community-made changes to the game. Players install them to add custom cosmetics, load custom maps, change gravity, or unlock abilities like long arms or jetpack-style movement.

Mods are not officially supported by the Gorilla Tag developer. You are responsible for anything you install.

Important:

• “Fun cosmetic/QoL mods” and “cheat menus” are not the same thing. A harmless-looking “mod menu” that lets you fly, clip through walls, or crash other players’ lobbies is considered cheating and usually leads to a ban.
• Many “mod menus” from random Discords are actually remote-access malware. Some menus act like RATs and can give strangers control over your PC or headset.

Before You Start (Parents, Read This)

• Using mods in public lobbies can get the account banned. Players say you can be banned even if you enable “anti-report.”
• Most “Quest only / no PC” tutorials require uninstalling Gorilla Tag and sideloading a modified APK. That can violate the game’s Terms of Service and may count as piracy.
• Download links from TikTok / MediaFire can contain malware. Parents in Gorilla Tag and Oculus Quest communities have said they refuse this method because of security concerns.
• Gorilla Tag updates often. Mods that work today may break tomorrow. You’ll redo the whole process constantly.

If this sounds like too much, it’s perfectly valid to say no. Many parents do.

Path 1: PCVR / Steam Version + Monke Mod Manager (More Stable)

This is the most reliable way to use Gorilla Tag mods in 2025.

Instead of running Gorilla Tag directly on the Quest 2, you run Gorilla Tag on a Windows PC (Steam or Meta PC app), then stream it to the Quest with a Link cable or Air Link. The mods live on the PC install and load through tools like Monke Mod Manager and BepInEx.

Why players like this method

• Monke Mod Manager can automatically install common Gorilla Tag mod libraries (BepInEx, Utilla, etc.).
• You can drop individual mods (.dll files) into the Plugins folder instead of replacing the whole game.
• It’s easier to remove a bad mod from Windows than to factory reset a Quest headset.

Step-by-step (PCVR path)

1. Install Gorilla Tag on your PC via Steam or the Meta PC app.
2. Download Monke Mod Manager from a trusted Gorilla Tag modding source and run it. It will set up BepInEx and the Plugins folder for you.
3. Select the mods you want (start with cosmetics/maps, avoid cheat menus) and click Install/Update. Monke Mod Manager will place the .dll mods in Gorilla Tag\BepInEx\Plugins.
4. Connect your Quest 2 to the PC using a Link cable or Air Link so the headset acts as the display for Gorilla Tag running on the PC.
5. Launch Gorilla Tag on the PC and join a private lobby to test the mods.

Tip: Do not take cheat-style mods into public lobbies. Players report bans for that.

Path 2: Standalone Quest Mods (No PC) – Why It’s Risky

You’ve probably seen YouTube/TikTok videos shouting “NO PC, NO PHONE, QUEST ONLY” for Quest 2 and Quest 3.

Those guides usually tell you to:

1. Install a file manager (like CX File Explorer) and a sideload helper (Mobile VR Station) on the Quest.
2. Download a ZIP (often named something like M.zip) with a modded Gorilla Tag APK plus folders like ModData and QuestPatcher.
3. Uninstall the official Gorilla Tag, then install the modded APK from that ZIP.
4. Copy ModData, QuestPatcher, and the com.AnotherAxiom.GorillaTag data folder into specific storage locations on the Quest.
5. Launch Gorilla Tag, skip “Restore app,” and check if you have long arms, custom cosmetics, or other modded features.

Why this is not plug-and-play:

• These modded APKs are tied to a specific Gorilla Tag version. The next official update usually breaks them, which is why you keep seeing “UPDATED 2025” thumbnails.
• You are trusting an unofficial APK with full access to your Quest headset. That’s a major security and privacy risk.
• The Gorilla Tag community warns that these APK swaps can violate the game’s terms, may count as piracy, and can lead to bans.
• If the APK is outdated or malicious, you may have to factory reset the headset to recover.

Bottom line: The “no PC needed” method is unstable, high-risk, and not beginner-friendly, no matter how confident the video sounds.

Troubleshooting & Safety Tips

“My kid says they can get mods with NO PC in under a minute.”
That almost always means uninstalling Gorilla Tag and sideloading a custom APK from a random ZIP. High ban risk. High malware risk.

The game crashes after I added a mod.
On PCVR, remove the last mod you installed from the Gorilla Tag\BepInEx\Plugins folder. If Gorilla Tag starts working again, that mod is outdated for the current patch.

Why does everyone mention SideQuest?
SideQuest is a sideloading platform for Meta Quest. It was part of older Gorilla Tag modding tutorials, and you still need Developer Mode + USB debugging if you want to push custom builds. But Gorilla Tag is actively patched to block standalone Quest mods and ban cheaters.

Will my account get banned instantly?
Not always instantly. But players report bans for using cheat-style mods in public rooms, even with so-called “anti-report” features.

Is there any totally safe way?
The only fully safe path is to play Gorilla Tag with no mods. Anything else creates risk: bans, malware, or having to factory reset the Quest.

Conclusion

You will keep seeing YouTubers and TikTok creators promising “Gorilla Tag Mods on Quest 2 / Quest 3 / Quest 3S with NO PC.” Some of those guides do work for a short window, but they rely on sideloaded APKs that can break after every Gorilla Tag update, violate the game’s terms, and put you at real risk for bans or malware.

If you actually want custom cosmetics, maps, or movement tweaks, the most stable path in 2025 is still to install Gorilla Tag on a PC, use Monke Mod Manager to add vetted mods, and then stream that modded game to your Quest over Link or Air Link. Keep mods in private lobbies, do not harass public rooms, and delete anything that looks shady.

If any step feels sketchy, don’t do it. Gorilla Tag is already fun without mods.