We all agree that Kodi is the best app to consume media content. But Kodi also allows you to fork it and make it something else entirely, both visually and feature-wise. Kodi Builds are quite popular among the community as it packs everything a user needs to get started on Kodi. Under a build, you have different Kodi skins, huge libraries of content, popular Kodi add-ons, required services, and so on. It becomes a hell lot easier to stream and organize content from a Build rather than setting up Kodi from scratch. In this article, I have sorted 14 best Kodi Builds which lets you discover a new world of Kodi without any hassle.
Here is the list of Kodi Builds that we are going to cover in this article. We have added anchor links for all the builds. You can click on the links to go directly to the builds that interest you the most.
But, before we get to our list of the best Kodi Builds that you can install on top of Kodi, we should learn a little bit about them. If you already know about Kodi builds, you can directly skip to the list below. If you don’t know anything about them, we should start with a simple tutorial that will teach you the installation process:
First of all, you need to download the ZIP file of your favorite Kodi Build.
Once you have downloaded the ZIP file, open Kodi and switch to the “Add-on” tab. Here, click on the “Install from ZIP file” menu.
Here, click on “Fresh Install” if you want to start afresh. In case you want to retain your add-ons, repos, and user data then click on “Standard Install”. I would recommend a fresh installation though.
List of Best Kodi Builds in 2020
The list was last updated in August 2020. We update this list regularly, so keep revisiting this article every few months to discover new Kodi builds. Also, we have answered some frequently asked questions about Kodi builds at the end of the article. You can check them out if you have any questions.
Reaper is currently the favorite build among the Kodi users on Reddit. It’s pretty clean, doesn’t have unnecessary add-ons and the repository is consistently updated. Generally, users don’t prefer Kodi builds because maintainers stop updating it after some time. However, Reaper is pretty active right now and it’s regularly cleaned from outdated add-ons and broken features.
Titanium has been one of the most popular builds on Kodi since a very long time. It has gone through many phases of active development and deprecation. However, at present, it’s working pretty good with lots of add-on support. Visually, it’s one of the best looking Kodi build I have seen other than the default one.
There are fancy animations and personalized banners which I don’t like much but still, the overall user interface is quite clean and cohesive. The custom menu is right there and you can personalize it to your liking as well.
3. Xanax Kodi Build
If you are a long time Kodi user, you might remember the Durex build which was hugely popular at one point of time. However, now it’s deprecated and no longer in development. To take things forward, Team Dork started forking Durex and have brought Xanax to the table. It has the same user interface of Durex with all the required services and add-ons.
4. Diggz Xenon Kodi Build
Diggz Xenon is a highly feature-packed build which is based on legions of superheroes. It looks futuristic in every sense of the word. The visuals and animations are nicely done and gives a feeling of impending war in a superhero movie. The size of the build is around 600 MB so you can guess it’s a heavily skinned build and has many features under the hood.
Download the ZIP file for Diggz Xenon: (Free)
No Limits Magic is quite a popular Kodi build because of limitless content available under its various repos. It has as many as 15 different categories of repositories from where you can choose different kinds of content. Also, there is deep integration with URL Resolver service which fixes streaming issues with broken links. In terms of appearance, it’s starkly different from the official Kodi skin.
Download the ZIP file for No Limits Magic: (Free)
Slamious is a new Kodi build that is getting a lot of good reviews from the Kodi community. It’s pretty lightweight and eats up fewer resources in comparison to other Kodi builds. And the best part is that due to its low overhead, it can be easily installed on low-end devices. Furthermore, Slamious Kodi Build features many of the top addons like Exodus, OpenSubtitles, The Magic Dragon, Popcornfilx, and more.
7. DaButcher
DaButcher is one of my personal favorites because of two major reasons. It’s clean with a minimalistic overview and second, it does not throw content on your face. Basically, it keeps a low-key profile and want you to discover and play content seamlessly. As a result, this Kodi build is quite fast and performative as well.
Of late, BK Nox is gaining lots of new users because of its slick user interface and collection of movies and TV Shows. The UI is similar to Titanium and the performance is quite good. Despite the build is heavy with 300 MB of size, it’s quite fast and works without any lag.
There are several other services integrated as well to facilitate a better movie watching experience. For example, you have Real Debrid, Tempest, Premiumizer placed right into the home menu. What sets BK Nox part from other builds is that it has a separate section of Sports.
9. Maze Kodi Build
Maze is among the latest Kodi builds that has got huge praise from the community for its fast performance and amazing user interface. You would love the sliding menu on the home screen in cool and funky colors. Not to mention, it features some of the best background images. Apart from that, what struck me the most is its build size. With a footprint of just 95MB, this Kodi build offers a lot without putting a strain on system resources.
What started as a wizard is now a full-fledged Kodi build. The Blue Magic build is an extension of the popular Luxury wizard that was so popular for its add-on supports. And now with Blue Magic, you get all of that in a more cohesive and complete package. Similar to Maze, it does not have a heavy footprint which translates to much better performance. In terms of appearance, I would say it’s decent and you can surely customize it to your liking.
Coming to video content, you get a ton of movies, TV series, Live TV, Sports, etc. There is also a free TV section which lets you play Live TV without IPTV subscription. And the best part is that add-ons and plugins are automatically updated which means you don’t have to update them through third-party repositories manually. To conclude, if you want a solid alternative to the default Kodi build then definitely try out Blue Magic.
We all love the Maverick TV repository, so here we have a separate Maverick build itself. It allows you to enjoy Maverick TV in its entirety without any buffering or streaming errors. Since the build is maintained by the same team, it has all the content of Maverick TV and you can play content without going through third-party scrappers and service providers. Basically, instant playback when you select a movie or show of your choice.
Misfit Mods Lite is making quite a buzz among Kodi users for some time. It has got a pretty lightweight skin and works smoothly without any hiccup. Also, the build size is just 150 MB so that helps in improving the performance. The other distinct feature of this build is that you don’t need to set up each and every service after the installation.
If you are looking for a Kodi build that has been solely created for “Leia (v18)” then Streamline would be my pick. It works across all the versions of Kodi v18 and has superb compatibility with various add-ons and plugins. Sure, it’s quite new in the realm of Kodi builds, but you need to try this build to understand all the hype surrounding it. The sleek animations, custom menus, personalized homepage makes one fall in love with this build.
Apart from that, it keeps a tab on your progress while watching movies and shows which is an added advantage. Not to mention, you have Trakt and Real Debrid support on this build so all your personalized data will be synced across various Kodi builds. All in all, Streamline is a new and powerful Kodi build and you can’t afford to miss it.
You might not have heard about Grindhouse, but let me tell you, it’s a decent Kodi build and can be a treat to users who want a nostalgic feeling while browsing content. The UI is fairly simple with menus at the bottom and add-ons, a click away. However, what I like about Grindhouse is that its interface is wholly designed to give a classic vibe. From buttons to sliders, all have that 80s feeling.
Compatibility: All versions of Kodi 18
Q. What is a Kodi Build?
As you might know, Kodi is highly customizable. You can use add-ons, skins, and more. But customizing everything can be time consuming and hard. That’s where Kodi builds can help. A Kodi build is a bundle that will install everything including popular add-ons, skin, settings, and more in one-click.
A Kodi build is not a separate entity that you need to learn. Once installed, it becomes the Kodi. Think of it as installing custom launcher for Android. Yes, it will change the look and feel of the device, but if you know how to use Android, you won’t have any problems. It’s the same with Kodi builds. If you know how to use Kodi, you will not face any problems.
I would always pick Xanax and Reaper as the most popular and best Kodi builds. They are not only just packed with a huge library of content, but also have some great addons. In addition, both builds are quick and performative.
Q. Are Kodi Builds Legal?
Yes. All the Kodi builds mentioned on this list are legal. That being said, many of them with add-ons that might let you access illegal content that you have not paid for. We don’t condone such behavior and you should access unpaid content at your own risks.
Honestly, it is really hard to answer this question as all these builds are great and work with Firestick. I suggest you first choose the look and feel that you want on Kodi on Firestick, and then look at the add-ons list of the builds. If you put me on a spot and ask this question, I would say that the “No Limits Magic Kodi Build” is best for most people. But again, it depends on your preferences.
Quite frankly, Kodi can be a little hard to get the hang of at the start. It has a learning curve, but once you are past that, you will find it to be one of the best free media server apps on the market. If you have never used it before, I would say, you start with our beginner’s guide on Kodi.
We will end this article, with some safety and privacy concerns. If you are using Kodi to manage offline media, there are not many safety concerns. Just update Kodi regularly so you are on the latest security patches.
Finally, if you want to ensure that you are always protected, you can use VPNs while streaming content on Kodi. But remember that free VPNs won’t cut for streaming. You will have to get a paid VPN that offers unlimited data and excellent download speeds.
Kodi Builds are a great way to stream and discover new content, especially if you don’t want to mess up with the default Kodi settings. Some users love the simplicity of default Kodi skin and some want the futuristic look of an entertainment hub. The good thing is that Kodi allows both of the world to co-exist.
