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Nice Backup

Nice Backup is a free, open-source Endstone plugin for Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server.

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#24 of 30
Score
4.9
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What Nice Backup is

Nice Backup is a free, open-source Endstone plugin for Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server. It creates .mcworld backups while the server stays running, using save hold, save query, and save resume commands to copy world data. Backups run daily at 3 AM by default, with cron expressions available for custom schedules. Operators can also start one with /nice_backup in the server console or in-game. Each backup covers all files under the world directory, including resource packs and behavior packs. Compression can be enabled or disabled. The default retention keeps the last three backups, while configurable rules can retain files by count, days, hours, weeks, or months. Installation requires placing a .whl release in bedrock_server/plugins and restarting the server. The project uses local storage, is licensed under MIT, and lists v1.1.0 as its latest release. The maker warns of brief lag spikes and limited testing on multi-gigabyte worlds.

Good

  • Backups run while the server remains active
  • Daily scheduling and cron customization
  • Manual console or in-game backup command
  • Includes resource and behavior packs
  • Retention rules support several time units

Watch out

  • Brief lag spikes may occur
  • Multi-gigabyte worlds lack extensive testing
  • Installation requires a server restart
  • Discord and cloud storage are only future ideas

Who it suits

It suits Bedrock server operators who want scheduled or manual world backups without stopping the server. It is also useful when configurable retention and .mcworld exports are needed.

Verdict

Nice Backup provides scheduled, manual, and configurable local backups for Bedrock worlds. Operators should plan around possible lag and the stated limits on large-world testing.

The facts

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

What it does

Backup contents
The plugin backs up all files under the world directory, including resource packs and behavior packs.checked 8 Oct 2026
Backup format
Backups are saved as .mcworld files for importing into Minecraft Bedrock Edition clients.checked 8 Oct 2026
Compression
Backup file compression can be enabled or disabled.checked 8 Oct 2026
How backups work
The plugin uses the server's save hold, save query, and save resume commands to copy world data while the server remains running.checked 8 Oct 2026
How it works
It uses the server's save hold, save query, and save resume commands to create backups while the server continues running.checked 8 Oct 2026
Installation
Installation uses a .whl release file placed in the Endstone server's bedrock_server/plugins directory, followed by a server restart.checked 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker lists Discord or email notifications and AWS S3 or Google Drive storage as possible future ideas.checked 8 Oct 2026
Large worlds
The maker says the plugin has not been extensively tested with worlds of multiple gigabytes.checked 8 Oct 2026
License
The project states that it is licensed under the MIT License.checked 8 Oct 2026
Manual backups
An operator can trigger a backup with the /nice_backup command in the server console or in-game.checked 8 Oct 2026
Performance caveat
Players may experience a brief lag spike during a backup, so the project suggests scheduling backups during low activity.checked 8 Oct 2026
Performance note
The maker warns that players may experience a brief lag spike during backups and suggests scheduling them during low activity.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Nice Backup is an Endstone plugin that automatically backs up Minecraft Bedrock Dedicated Server worlds without stopping the server.checked 8 Oct 2026
Release
The GitHub releases page lists v1.1.0 as the latest release.checked 8 Oct 2026
Retention
The default policy retains the last three backups; configurable rules support keeping backups by count, days, hours, weeks, or months.checked 8 Oct 2026
Scheduling
Backups run daily at 3 AM by default, and the schedule can be customized with cron expressions.checked 8 Oct 2026

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