FolderRewind
FolderRewind: A free, open-source Windows backup tool with advanced live Minecraft save controls. Ranked #8 of 29 in Minecraft Backup Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users needing advanced live backups.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWindows users needing advanced live backups
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Minecraft editionJava
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Backs up and restores Minecraft worlds while the game is running
- Supports selected-region, smart incremental, and scheduled backups
- Adds AES-256 encryption and optional player-data preservation
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows rather than across multiple desktop platforms
- Minecraft support is focused on Java Edition runtimes
- Remote commands require the KnotLink integration
Our verdict on FolderRewind
FolderRewind is a free, open-source Windows application for backing up files, project data, game saves, and Minecraft worlds. Its MineRewind extension discovers Minecraft saves and can create configurations automatically, making it suited to Java Edition players who want more control than a simple copy operation. It supports hot backup and hot restore while Minecraft is running, along with hotkeys, world-level restore, and optional player-data preservation.
Backup depth is the main differentiator. FolderRewind offers full, smart incremental, and overwrite modes, plus selected-region backups for large Minecraft worlds. Automation can run at intervals, on a schedule, at startup, or when conditions are met. Restore includes clean and overwrite modes, while AES-256 encrypted backups add protection for stored archives. Custom retention policies and both local and remote storage destinations support more structured backup routines.
The platform fit is narrower than the feature set: FolderRewind is a Windows desktop application, and its documented Minecraft integrations cover Java Edition runtimes such as Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Spigot, and Paper. MineBackup-Mod, MineBackupPlugin, and KnotLink extend the available workflow, with KnotLink providing parameterized remote commands. FolderRewind is a strong choice for Windows Java Edition players who need live backups, region selection, automation, or encryption. Players seeking multi-platform desktop support or a simpler backup utility may prefer a more focused alternative.
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FolderRewind pricing
FolderRewind fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Minecraft edition | Java |
| Scheduled backups | Yes |
| Backup scope | Not verified |
| Storage destination | Both |
| Restore granularity | World_level |
| Retention policy | Custom |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: MineRewind, MineBackup-Mod, MineBackupPlugin, KnotLink See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | folderrewind.top |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
FolderRewind integrations
FolderRewind lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- MineRewind
- MineBackup-Mod
- MineBackupPlugin
- KnotLink
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Alternatives to FolderRewind
- ChronoVault BackupA Java-world backup mod with granular recovery, cloud sync, and configurable retention.8.9
- BackupGuardA focused Paper plugin for verified, scheduled full-server backups and restores.8.7
- X BackupA Java-focused backup mod with incremental saves, granular restores and OneDrive support.8.5
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