The Sims 4 is a free game, but the extra content available for purchase can quickly add up. Searching for websites that offer player-made custom content, also known as CC, can be a good way to avoid burdening a wallet. Since its creation in 2014, The Sims 4 has put out several purchasable DLC packs ranging from full expansions to small "kits," with more continuously added to the shop. This means that staying on top of what's new in the game can add up quickly, totaling well over $1,000, unless players focus on the free mods others have made.
Created by fellow players and shared for free across the web, CC allows players to flesh out The Sims 4 without breaking the bank. New players who have ed The Sims 4 community since the game became free to play in October 2022, or those who have never dipped their toes into custom content and mods, may be overwhelmed and wondering where to find Sims 4 CC. Even experienced CC s may be installing their The Sims 4 custom content from one or two sites. Still, various options are available to create the perfect Sims 4 experience.
20 SimsDom
Dominate With A Fresh CC And Tutorial Repository
One repository of Sims 4 CC curated from around the web is SimsDom. SimsDom boasts free s for every version of The Sims. Its organization is very similar to SimsFinds, with tags and lists and the ability to make an and save favorites for ease of access later. The biggest difference between SimsDom and other Sims 4 CC hosting sites is its Tutorials tab, which includes advice and instructions for using both in-game features and available mods to enhance the Sims 4 experience.
Some trending content on SimsDom can seem very outdated, since CC doesn't need to be updated with every Sims 4 game update the way mods do. At the time of writing, the latest tutorial available on SimsDom is a week old, meaning the site is still receiving semi-frequent updates.
Some of the SimsDom features, including Lists and tag pages, are currently incomplete or empty, and it is unclear whether or when these features will become available. Still, SimsDom is a fantastic resource for finding trendy CC in a variety of styles and categories and is worth at least one visit for anyone on a CC shopping spree.
19 The Sims Book
Daily CC Updates And Lookbook
For visual searchers, The Sims Book is a great way to find popular Sims 4 CC and mods daily. Laid out in large tiles with plenty of white space between, The Sims Book creates its own collection of digital lookbooks that are browsable by various categories. First, pages are organized by CC type, from Hairstyles to Clothing and Makeup and Skin Details. Then, under each category, players can further refine their search to look at trending and popular CC creations, strictly Alpha CC (for more realism) and Maxis Match CC (blending seamlessly with EA's style) to accommodate any Simmer's personal preferences.
The Sims Book also includes mods, poses, presets and sliders, and even translations and guides for The Sims 4. There is something for every Simmer on The Sims Book, and while it is essentially a repository that aggregates content from and leads to other sites on this list like Patreon and Tumblr, it is a great place to find fresh CC every day.
18 SimsFinds
Find Recent And Trending CC
Like The Sims Book, SimsFinds also displays trending Sims 4 CC from elsewhere online and curates it into a single source for easy searching and ing. It is possible to filter CC options by Alpha or Maxis Match style to best fit a player's game aesthetic, and content is tagged by type, from clothes and shoes to mods. Popups can also appear in the top right corner of the site, advertising special collections of CC, like Pet Items or Toddler Items, for even more curated browsing.
Similar to Pinterest, SimsFinds is well-organized into lists with tags designed to make it fast and easy to find what you're looking for. Simmers can create a free on the site and save their favorite items for ease of access later. Content is not hosted on SimsFinds, however; clicking will typically take Simmers to the original source hosting the CC, where they can and learn more about it and its creator. Additionally, each creation's page on SimsFinds includes a linked source that makes it easy to find and follow creators you like to more of their work.
17 Tumblr
A Great Location To Find New CC Creators
Perhaps the most useful source for finding quality custom content is Tumblr, a social media platform home to a vibrant community of Sims players. Tumblr is the perfect place for modders and custom content creators as it allows them to post images of their creations, their other platforms, such as Patreon, and make friends and valuable connections in the community. The Sims side of Tumblr even has its own nickname: Simblr.
The community is thriving, with content creators often holding special events — most notably Simblreen, a yearly Halloween event when s are encouraged to send their favorite creators a "Trick or Treat" message to receive free, exclusive CC pieces. Tumblr is free to and browse, making it the perfect place for new Sims 4 players to dip their toes into custom content and even make a friend or two along the way.
It can be overwhelming for those with no experience with Tumblr, so try starting with a search for "Sims 4 CC" in the Tumblr search bar.
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16 Sims4Updates
Easy To Navigate, But Overwhelmingly Full Of Ads
Sims4Updates is similar to the Tumblr blogs that were previously discussed, but it is hosted on a separate site. It functions much the same way as Llama CC Finds and Maxis Match World, curating a collection of exciting CC for players to browse. There are thousands of pieces listed under its categories, although older content that is shown may no longer be available. Most of the CC shown is current; however, clicking will direct you to an outside site to the mod.
Unfortunately, the website Sims4Updates has the disadvantage of being littered with numerous ads that can sometimes hinder the experience. Nevertheless, it's another important resource and worth a browse when looking for a new CC to spice up a Sim's looks or furnish a good house layout in The Sims 4, whether a humble abode or a mega-mansion.
15 DeviantArt
A Dedicated Community Of CC Creators
Like Tumblr, recent Sims 4 game updates. It is a good idea to check the date and any comments or updates in the descriptions to make sure CC is as recent as possible.
DeviantArt can be difficult to navigate for new s, so try searching for "Sims 4" or "Sims 4 CC" in the DeviantArt search bar to get started.
One of the downsides of finding CC on DeviantArt is that, to it, you will have to leave the site and open a separate page containing the zip files. While most links lead to safe and reputable sites like Patreon and Curseforge, it is always worth double-checking a link before following it to be safe while browsing. Despite some of these setbacks, DeviantArt can be a great first place to seek out items to refresh a Sim's look or space.
14 Llama CC Finds
A Rolling Feed Of Quality Sims 4 Content
If the world of Tumblr feels overwhelming, some blogs that exist within Tumblr can help curate things down to a simpler format that is great for new searchers of Sims 4 CC. One of the most significant and well-known of these is Llama CC Finds, which is an extensive resource that has been around since the Sims 2 days. Llama CC Finds takes away some of the work of searching through all the Tumblr shares and updates regularly throughout each day to highlight the best creations.
Llama CC Finds also has a useful navigation system at the top of its blog to help players find the exact type of content they're looking for, as well as separate areas for custom content geared towards Sims 3 or Sims 2 CC. The blog shares a wide variety of cool The Sims 4 custom content, including Maxis Match; content that blends seamlessly with The Sims 4's art style — and Alpha Creations, designed to be more hyper-realistic.
13 Maxis Match World CC
An Archive Of Sims 4 Content
If players prefer Maxis Match content that fits in with existing content in The Sims 4, then Maxis Match World CC is the perfect Tumblr blog to browse. While they had stopped updating the blog for quite a long time, the site is back with new content being updated fairly regularly in addition to a lot of older CC previously shown on the site. Their X (formerly Twitter) is also very active in reposting content. Much like Llama CC Finds, Maxis Match World aggregated content from all over Tumblr into one handy, well-organized blog.
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The key difference is that the blog only shares Maxis Match content, a drawback for those looking for Alpha CC. There's a dedicated navigation page that shows the scale of the CC on offer. Everything from Build/Buy objects to hair and accessories can be found on the blog.
12 Sims Community
Sims News And Plenty Of CC Goodies
The website The Sims Community offers a full range of content regarding The Sims 4, including a heavy emphasis on news. Their front page is devoted to news, and finding the CC and mods for the game can take a little digging, but there is quite a lot there once s know where to go. At the top of the page, selecting the drop-down menu for Community will show a link for custom content (CC) and another for mods that can change other game features.
Additionally, the right side of the page contains a search bar that can be utilized to look for something specific, such as clothing, and will help narrow the focus and produce specific results. Most often, this site will link to other websites where s will happen, rather than allowing someone to directly from The Sims Community.
11 Around The Sims 4
A Well-Organized Resource
Like Llama CC Finds, Around the Sims 4 is a site with a long legacy behind it. The roots of Around The Sims trace back to the first Sims game, building a strong legacy that assures quality and safety with all available content. Most of the content is archived, with only the past 30 days showing on the homepage, making it a much less overwhelming option for those who have a hard time with overstimulation.
The origins of Around the Sims can be seen in the website design, which is slightly more old-fashioned than many. However, it still operates as a straightforward blog, so the lack of modern graphic design touches has minimal impact on navigation. The site's archive features stretch back to the game's launch in 2014. Content from Around the Sims can also be found on Tumblr and Patreon.
