X Backup review
A Java-focused backup mod with incremental saves, granular restores and OneDrive support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
X Backup is an open-source Fabric mod for backing up and restoring Minecraft Java Edition worlds on a client or server. Its feature set suits Java server owners who want scheduled backups, incremental storage and more targeted recovery than replacing an entire world. Manual backups can include notes, while interval-based backups run automatically. It is aimed at solo and small-scale use rather than a managed backup service: deployment is self-hosted, so it fits operators comfortable managing their Minecraft environment.
Backup handling is a notable strength. X Backup can compress incremental backups, list and inspect saved backups, and restore either a whole backup or selected chunks or region files. That granularity may help when a problem affects only part of a world. Automatic pruning and a configurable retention policy provide a way to manage older backups. Microsoft OneDrive is the named cloud destination, and mirror mode can synchronize backups between servers. Buyers who need another cloud provider, broad platform coverage or a hosted destination workflow should compare alternatives.
X Backup is open source under AGPL-3.0-only and has a free plan, with no paid tiers described. That makes it a straightforward option for Java users seeking backup and recovery functions without choosing among subscription plans. Its fit depends on the environment: it requires Fabric and Minecraft Java Edition, and it does not serve Bedrock or non-Fabric setups. Choose it if incremental backups, selected-region restores, retention controls or OneDrive matter in a self-managed Java environment. Look elsewhere if you need a different edition, mod loader, cloud destination or managed service.
X Backup pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Incremental backups with compression reduce repeated backup data.
- Restore a full backup or selected chunks and region files.
- Configurable retention, OneDrive support and cross-server mirror sync.
- Where it doesn't
- Supports Minecraft Java Edition through Fabric, not other editions or mod loaders.
- Cloud backup support is limited to Microsoft OneDrive.
- Self-hosted deployment requires managing the server environment.
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