WoW Forever Addons - What Works at Launch
Everyone starts at level 1 on the new Forever realms, so addon support mattered from minute one. These are the addons confirmed working, which leveling addon to pick, and how to install them.
TL;DR: The must-have combo for leveling is Questie (quest markers on the map) plus a step-by-step guide addon - Guidelime with the free TUGs route pack, or RestedXP if you want the paid speedrun route. Add TomTom for waypoint arrows. Install everything through the CurseForge app or by dropping the folders into Interface/AddOns manually.
Working addons for WoW Forever
Status of the most-installed addons on the Forever client. "Works" means a Forever-compatible build exists - always grab the latest version, launch-week fixes ship daily.
| Addon | What it does | Forever status |
|---|---|---|
| Questie | Quest helper - puts available quests, objectives and turn-ins on your map | Works - v12.5.1 + QuestieDB |
| Guidelime | Guide engine that walks you through a leveling route step by step | Works - needs Questie on Forever |
| TUGs pack | Free Guidelime route pack - 1-60 for both factions, incl. Skyborne 1-12 | Works |
| Sage pack | Free Guidelime route pack - Alliance only | Works |
| RestedXP | Paid speedrun routes inside a free addon - Forever routes to 35, dungeons to 30 | Works - free to level 20 |
| TomTom | Waypoint arrow and coordinates - pairs with any guide | Works |
| Leatrix Maps | Cleaner world map - reveals zones, adds icons | Works - Forever build |
| Forever Quest Pins | Quest markers built specifically for the Forever client | Works - Forever only |
| What's Training | Shows which skills your class trainer sells per level | Works |
| Zygor | Paid all-in-one guide | Partial - still being finished |
| WoW-Pro | Free guide addon | No Forever build |
Best WoW Forever leveling addon
Searching for a WoW Forever leveling addon comes down to one choice: free route or paid speedrun route.
Free pick: Guidelime + TUGs
Full 1-60 routes for both factions at zero cost, run inside the Guidelime addon. Pair it with Questie and TomTom and you have everything a paid guide shows you.
Paid pick: RestedXP
Speedrunner-built routes with an in-game arrow to every step. Forever routes cover 1-35 at launch (35-60 use Era routes until the Forever versions land). Free to level 20, then $30 per faction or $45 for both.
Always pair: Questie + TomTom
Whichever guide you run, Questie handles "what's available here" and TomTom gives you a dumb-proof arrow. They're the two addons nobody regrets installing.
How to install WoW Forever addons
Two ways - the addon manager does it for you, or you drop files in yourself.
- 1Pick the easy route: an addon manager
Install the CurseForge app, point it at your WoW Forever install, search the addon name and hit Install. It also keeps addons updated - important while launch-week patches land daily.
- 2Or install manually
Download the addon's zip, extract it, and drop the addon folder into the WoW Forever install at
Interface/AddOns/. Find the folder fast via the Battle.net app: game settings gear - "Show in Explorer/Finder". - 3Enable them in-game
At the character select screen open the AddOns button (bottom left) and tick what you installed. Check "Load out of date AddOns" only if an addon hasn't shipped a Forever build yet - expect errors if you do.
- 4Reload after changes
Toggle an addon on or off, then run
/reloadto apply it without restarting the client.
FAQ
Do addons work on WoW Forever?
Yes - Forever runs on Blizzard's official realms with addon support, and major addons shipped Forever builds before the November 4 launch. Always install the latest version.
What's the best free leveling addon?
Guidelime with the TUGs pack: full 1-60 routes for both factions, free. Add Questie for map objectives and TomTom for the arrow.
Is RestedXP worth paying for?
It's the most polished leveling addon for Forever - finished speedrun routes to 35 with daily updates. Free through level 20 if you want to try before paying. Details on the RestedXP page.
How do I install WoW Forever addons without an app?
Download the addon zip, extract it into Interface/AddOns/ inside your WoW Forever folder, restart the game, and enable it at the character screen.
Why is my addon throwing errors?
You're probably running an outdated build - launch week broke a lot of assumptions. Update through CurseForge, or grab the newest file manually. If errors continue, disable it until the author patches.