Nice Backup review
Focused local backups for Bedrock worlds, with cron scheduling and configurable retention.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Nice Backup is an open-source Endstone plugin for Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Servers. It is designed for administrators who need automated local backups of Bedrock worlds without stopping the server. The plugin creates `.mcworld` files, includes files under the world directory such as resource packs and behavior packs, and supports manual backup triggering through `/nice_backup`. Its scope is deliberately focused: backups cover worlds, with restoration at the world level.
Scheduling is one of its clearest strengths. Nice Backup uses configurable cron schedules and creates daily backups by default, giving administrators control over when backup jobs run. The published feature set also includes optional compression and configurable retention rules, so backup storage can be managed around the server’s needs. Live backup uses Bedrock save commands, while timeout settings provide an additional configuration point for backup operations. These controls make the plugin a practical fit for servers that want recurring backups without building a separate backup workflow.
The main trade-off is its narrow, local design. Backups are stored in the server’s backups directory, and the category scope is limited to worlds rather than broader server data or external storage destinations. Restoration is also an administrative process: a backup must be extracted and the Bedrock server restarted. Nice Backup should suit operators who want open-source Bedrock world protection, cron scheduling, `.mcworld` output, pack coverage, compression, and retention controls in one focused plugin. Servers needing broader backup scope, remote storage, or more granular restoration should choose a different tool.
Nice Backup pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Cron scheduling with daily backups by default
- Live `.mcworld` backups without stopping the server
- Includes resource packs and behavior packs
- Where it doesn't
- Local storage only
- Covers worlds rather than broader server data
- Restoration requires extraction and a server restart
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