Simple Backup review
A focused open-source option for scheduled local world backups.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Simple Backup is an open-source, server-side Minecraft backup mod for Java Edition servers using the Fabric Loader. It is designed for administrators who want scheduled backups of local Minecraft world folders without a broader storage or infrastructure layer. Backups can run at configurable intervals, and administrators can optionally pause scheduled jobs when no players are online. Manual backup commands provide an additional way to trigger copies when needed.
The strongest part of Simple Backup is its focused backup workflow. Processing runs asynchronously, while administrators can choose ZIP, TAR.LZ4, or uncompressed directory-copy formats. The configurable destination path helps define where local archives or copies are stored, and a maximum-backup retention limit helps control how many backups remain. An available-disk-space guard adds a practical check before backup processing begins. JSON5 configuration covers backup behavior, storage, retention, permissions, and messages, giving server administrators control over the operating details.
Simple Backup fits teams that run Fabric-based Minecraft servers and need straightforward local world protection. Its scope is intentionally narrow: the published category coverage is limited to worlds, with local storage as the destination. It also requires installation on the server, along with Fabric API, and the current repository targets Minecraft 1.20.1 and Fabric Loader. Choose it for interval scheduling, manual commands, format choice, and retention in a lightweight server-side mod. Choose another option if you need coverage beyond world folders, a different mod platform, or a broader backup system.
Simple Backup pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Configurable intervals, manual commands, and retention limits
- Supports ZIP, TAR.LZ4, and directory-copy formats
- Asynchronous processing with a disk-space guard
- Where it doesn't
- Covers Minecraft world folders rather than broader server data
- Requires Fabric Loader and Fabric API
- Targets Minecraft 1.20.1 in the current repository
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