The Most Popular Minecraft Skins

Minecraft Steve is by far the most popular avatar choice for players in Minecraft. And truth be told, most of us probably played as the default skin for way longer than we would like to admit. 

However, there are plenty of Minecraft skins on the internet that one can relate to, and we're on a mission to show you the most popular ones. Not only have we covered the popular skins in Minecraft, but we also have lists showcasing the best black and white skins.  

Minecraft Steve

What can we say about the iconic Minecraft character Steve that hasn’t already been said? He’s literally Minecraft's face, and that’s a spot he’s held since the very beginning. It's as solid as any other Minecraft skins are.

Minecraft Eve

Actually, we have no idea if her name is Eve, nor do we know what most of the Minecraft skins are called. But, we thought this fit since it rhymed with the aforementioned Minecraft mascot. It's no Lara Croft, but it's still a great skin that you should definitely consider.

Dream Skin

Made for the green screen, this white smiley face upon a neon green body suit is a strange choice for the third-most-popular skin, but we can see why. It’s also based on the famous Minecraft Youtuber called Dream.

Chic Sheik

The sheik looks prepared to wander the vast deserts and mesas of Minecraft. We could imagine this guy as the ruler of some kind of desert oasis or maybe as a world explorer and archaeologist. This is definitely one of the best Minecraft skins out there.

Shadow Man

Well, this Minecraft skin certainly wins points for being creepy as hell. Beady red eyes and a blacked-out body are sure to unsettle players but the ear-to-ear grin is a tad over the top. Still, this is some pretty wild stuff for a Minecraft skin.

Master Chief

Master Chief is an iconic character from the Halo games, a franchise that will forever live on in our hearts. This skin is as iconic as it gets, and you'll be able to stop any bad guy you want to.

Fashionable Edgelord

Rocking a white hoodie with thrashed black jeans, the edgelord is taking time away from flaming Internet wars to build some stuff in Minecraft. The Edgelord skin may not be a popular recreation like the Homer Simpson skin, but it is unique in its own way.

Batman

Bruce Wayne’s alter ego and the superhero noted for having no actual superpowers aside from a gigantic bank account (as well as martial arts skills second to none).

Batman is the champion of Gotham City and one of the most beloved characters in the DC universe. That is when he’s not a Minecraft skin. In all honestly, this might be among the very best Minecraft skins out there. I think it's about time we called Wonder Woman to help Batman save the world!

Technoblade

Regal, elegant, and imperial - Technoblade’s Pig King skin was born to rule over a Minecraft kingdom. Honestly, this Minecraft skin is awesomely detailed and really fun. If you’re looking for something unique, this will make a great addition to your Minecraft world. R.I.P Technoblade.

Stormtrooper

Stormtroopers and Star Wars go hand in hand, one would be nothing without the other. This skin allows you to become a Stormtrooper from Star Wars, leaving you to fight the rebellion alone. If you're a big fan of Star Wars, this skin should suit you well. Stormtroopers may not be as creepy as Darth Maul, but they are legendary nonetheless.

Minecraft Steve Alt

So, we can’t tell if he’s smiling or if that’s a goatee but this is an alternative version of the classic Minecraft Steve that will at least get you credit for changing the default skin to something slightly different.

Link

While we are tempted to cause a bonfire in the comments and call this skin “Zelda,” we’re going to play nice. Plus, we’ve got our credibility on the line. Link looks right at home in the Minecraft universe and, equipped with full diamond armor, he’d make for the perfect skin to take on a long adventure all the way until the end.

Drooling Minecraft Steve

Minecraft Steve is back, this time with a drooling maw and droopy eyes.

Chicken Hoodie

This guy’s wearing a blue chicken hoodie. He also shops with the Edgelord and Twitch Gamer but he wants navy-torn jeans instead of goth black clothes. We don’t know why this guy is so popular but he’s far from offensive.

Muscle Beach Speedo Man

Built like a brick house and wearing about as much clothing, the Muscle Beach Speedo Man isn’t afraid to let it all hang out.

Captain America

Not only did Captain America help save the world multiple times, but he also made sure to show up in style. His cool outfit is one of the many reasons why we love him, and being able to wear it in Minecraft is nothing short of cool. Such a beloved and iconic character deserves to be recognized.

Iron Man

The character model for Iron Man is great, and the design is surprisingly detailed. It's a Minecraft skin based on the Marvel hero Iron Man, who is as popular as Minecraft is. Iron Man has always been among the best skins to have in Minecraft, and we recommend playing as him.

RGB Prism

A black body with red-green-and-blue tessellations adorning it is certainly unique. It probably looks crazy when viewed from a third-person perspective when you’re walking around. Otherwise, it’s a fairly mysterious Minecraft skin.

Herobrine

Back in the early days of Minecraft, there was a version of Minecraft Steve with Magneto eyes known as Herobrine. He was supposedly the evil doppelganger of our beloved icon.

Of course, it’s all about as real as Slenderman is, but the look is scary. Amazing how one small change can switch up the look of a Minecraft skin from something iconic and friendly to something deeply unsettling. This is another skin that could be considered among the best Minecraft skins.

Bear Suit

Is it a bear? Is it a man or woman in a bear suit? Who knows. And no one certainly cares, but it’s definitely cute. If you want to blend in with the wildlife in Minecraft while never fooling the skeletons and creepers for even a second, the Bear Suit will have you reenacting your favorite BBC wildlife videos in a fantasy world in no time.

Pastel Block

This skin looks like the old color tests that broadcasts had to use back in the early days of television. If you want to run around like an Amazon box with no distinct personality, then skins like these are for you.

Dino Girl

The Dino Girl skin itself isn't popular, but this is one of many similarly designed skins that everyone in the Minecraft community adores. It's a skin that closely mimics someone from real life, which is always a nice touch. It's not based on any franchises or games.

All Shade

Completely black, like the night and as a living shadow. This skin probably didn’t take a long time to design, but it’s in the top 25, so we’ll say the time spent was well worth it. The only problem is that it lacks so much detail, which sometimes makes players think your skin is glitched. Minecraft skins like this can be found everywhere.

Bob the Builder

Topped with a yellow hard hat, this guy is ready to build some stuff. Or maybe just farm bread and try to survive through the cold night. This is not only one of the more detailed skins on this list, but it is also not trying to paint itself as anything serious.

Gordon Freeman

Gordon Freeman from the Half-Life video game series is a pretty popular choice for gaming veterans, and now you can wear his skin for free in Minecraft as well.

There are almost as many different Minecraft skins out there as there are characters and archetypes you could use to make them. Even so, the most popular ones tend to stick to some pretty tried-and-true formats. Sadly, you can't download and apply these for Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

We hope that this list of the most popular Minecraft skins inspires you to go on ahead and finally ditch the default avatar. If you want to make your own skins then check out our list of the 3 best Minecraft skin editors, and how you can put an image onto a Minecraft skin.