The mods folder needs to be unzipped to work. The game engine cannot unzip the mod package every time you launch the game as this would require too much CPU power.
Some of the most common reasons why Sims 4 mods stop responding are the following: But sometimes Sims 4 mods may not work after installing the latest game updates. Mods are excellent tools that let Sims 4 players add more customization options than the clean version of the game.