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DriveBackupV2

DriveBackupV2 is a free Minecraft server plugin for making remote backups of server data.

Place
#4 of 30
Score
6.9
DriveBackupV2's website

What DriveBackupV2 is

DriveBackupV2 is a free Minecraft server plugin for making remote backups of server data. It can back up server files and folders, remote SFTP sources, and MySQL databases, with destinations including Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SFTP, FTP, and S3-compatible storage. Backups can run at set intervals or on a custom schedule; after basic setup, the default schedule is hourly. A retention setting can delete older local and remote backups, and the local-keep-count setting controls the number retained locally. The plugin runs on Bukkit-powered servers such as Spigot, Paper, and Purpur. Its requirements list Java 8 or higher and Minecraft versions 1.8 through 1.21.X for those server types. The project says Google Drive and OneDrive data stays on the Minecraft server and is not accessible to its makers. The repository is public under an MIT license, with support directed to Discord or issue reports. It is intended to help protect worlds against data loss, server termination, or accidental deletion.

Good

  • Free plugin with a public MIT-licensed repository.
  • Supports Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SFTP, FTP, and S3-compatible storage.
  • Can back up files, folders, SFTP sources, and MySQL databases.
  • Offers scheduled backups and custom retention.

Watch out

  • Requires Java 8 or higher.
  • Supports the listed Bukkit server software.
  • The listed Minecraft version range ends at 1.21.X.

Who it suits

DriveBackupV2 suits Minecraft server administrators using Bukkit-based software who want scheduled backups to local or remote storage. It may also suit administrators who need custom retention or database backups.

Verdict

DriveBackupV2 offers a range of backup destinations and configurable scheduling for supported Minecraft server software. Check its Java, server, and Minecraft requirements before setting it up.

Plans and prices

From DriveBackupV2's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
DriveBackupV2FreeMinecraft server plugin · Java 8+ · Bukkit-based servers
FreeFreeSelf-hosted Minecraft server plugin · Java 8+ · Bukkit/Spigot/Paper/Purpur · Minecraft 1.8–1.21.X · Free/open-source plugin; no paid tier listed

The facts

Each one read from DriveBackupV2's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

API integration model
Third-party Bukkit plugins declare DriveBackupV2 as a dependency and import the DriveBackupApi class.checked 21 Oct 2026
API version
The documented API has been available since version 1.3.2.checked 21 Oct 2026
Backup destinations
Backups can be sent to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SFTP/FTP servers, and S3-compatible storage.checked 21 Oct 2026
Backup sources
It can back up files and folders on a Minecraft server, plus remote SFTP sources and MySQL databases.checked 5 Oct 2026
Changelog: version 1.8.1
The January 3, 2026 release fixed S3 and FTP directory handling, temporary-folder collisions, status-command exceptions, and local-failure diagnostics.checked 21 Oct 2026
Cloud account linking
Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox accounts are linked with in-game DriveBackup commands.checked 21 Oct 2026
Cloud storage
It can create or upload backups to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SFTP, FTP, and S3-compatible storage.checked 5 Oct 2026
Compression
ZIP compression level is configurable from 1 through 9.checked 21 Oct 2026
Documentation depth
The project wiki has pages covering setup, scheduling, storage, permissions, cloud linking, SFTP, S3, WebDAV, external backups, commands, configuration, and API usage.checked 21 Oct 2026
Downloads
The project links releases through GitHub, Bukkit, Spigot, Modrinth, and CurseForge.checked 5 Oct 2026
External sources
The plugin can back up remote SFTP files and MySQL databases, including data from another server such as BungeeCord.checked 21 Oct 2026
File selection
Administrators can back up arbitrary files, folders, or glob-matched paths on the Minecraft server.checked 21 Oct 2026
Installation
Installation consists of placing the plugin file in the server plugins directory, restarting, and linking or configuring a storage method.checked 21 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes the plugin as protection for Minecraft worlds against data loss, server termination, or accidental deletion.checked 5 Oct 2026
Licence
The GitHub repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.checked 21 Oct 2026
Limit: archive corruption
A reviewer reported FTP backup ZIP extraction errors caused by missing bytes.checked 21 Oct 2026
Limit: incremental backups
An open feature request asks for incremental backups.checked 21 Oct 2026
Limit: missing integrations
Reviewers requested Mega cloud and BungeeCord support.checked 21 Oct 2026
Limit: Nextcloud errors
A reviewer reported chat error spam during Nextcloud backups even though the backup eventually succeeded.checked 21 Oct 2026
Limit: OneDrive outage
A reviewer reported OneDrive uploads silently stopping and local backups accumulating until disk space was threatened; the author attributed it to backend issues and advised relinking.checked 21 Oct 2026
Limit: restore workflow
An open feature request asks for a /drivebackup list/restore command, indicating that an integrated restore command was not available when requested.checked 21 Oct 2026
Local retention
The local-keep-count setting controls how many backups to keep locally, with -1 meaning unlimited.checked 5 Oct 2026
Minecraft compatibility
The README lists Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Purpur servers running Minecraft 1.8 through 1.21.X.checked 21 Oct 2026

The company

Maker profile
Max Maeder describes himself as an undergraduate Computer and Data Sciences student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and lists DriveBackupV2 as a project.checked 21 Oct 2026

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