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Simple Backup

Simple Backup is a free, open-source utility for automatic backups of Minecraft Java server worlds.

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#12 of 30
Score
5.7
Simple Backup's website

What Simple Backup is

Simple Backup is a free, open-source utility for automatic backups of Minecraft Java server worlds. Operators can schedule backups at configurable intervals and choose ZIP archives, TAR.LZ4 archives, or direct directory copies. Backups run asynchronously to reduce their effect on game performance, and scheduled runs can pause when no players are online. Configuration can cap the number of retained backups and block new backups when available disk space is too low. Manual commands include `/simplebackup start`, `/simplebackup zip`, `/simplebackup lz4`, and `/simplebackup directory`; the permission level is configurable and defaults to level 4 for operators. Backups are saved in a `backup` folder in the game directory unless an absolute system path is configured. The mod is installed only on the server and requires Fabric API. The project lists Fabric and Quilt loader support. ZIP uses deflate compression at level 5, described as slower to compress than LZ4. LZ4 output uses `.tar.lz4` and requires two extraction steps to recover files. Support is provided through a GitHub issue tracker.

Good

  • Automatic interval-based backups
  • Asynchronous operation limits gameplay impact
  • ZIP, TAR.LZ4, and directory formats
  • Pauses automatic backups when server is empty
  • Configurable retention and disk-space safeguards

Watch out

  • Requires Fabric API
  • Server-side mod only
  • LZ4 recovery needs two extraction steps
  • ZIP compression is slower than LZ4

Who it suits

Simple Backup suits operators of Minecraft Java servers using Fabric or Quilt. It fits servers needing scheduled local backups with configurable retention and manual commands.

Verdict

Simple Backup covers scheduled and manual Minecraft server backups with several storage formats and controls for retention and disk space. Check the loader and Fabric API requirements before installation.

Plans and prices

From Simple Backup's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Simple BackupFreeMinecraft server backup mod · Fabric API required

The facts

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

What it does

Asynchronous backups
Backups run asynchronously to minimize their impact on game performance.checked 9 Oct 2026
Backup formats
It supports ZIP archives, TAR.LZ4 archives, and direct directory copies.checked 9 Oct 2026
Idle server behavior
Automatic backups can pause when no players are online to save resources.checked 9 Oct 2026
Integration requirement
The mod requires Fabric API.checked 9 Oct 2026
Loader support
The project page lists Fabric and Quilt as supported mod loaders.checked 9 Oct 2026
LZ4 extraction
LZ4 backups are stored as `.tar.lz4` and require two extraction steps to recover the files.checked 9 Oct 2026
Manual backups
Operators can trigger manual backups with `/simplebackup start`, `/simplebackup zip`, `/simplebackup lz4`, or `/simplebackup directory`.checked 9 Oct 2026
Permissions
The permission level required to trigger manual backups is configurable and defaults to level 4 (operators).checked 9 Oct 2026
Purpose
Simple Backup is a backup utility for Minecraft servers that makes automatic backups at configurable intervals.checked 9 Oct 2026
Retention and disk space
Configuration can limit how many backups are kept and prevent creating backups when available disk space is too low.checked 9 Oct 2026
Server-side use
The mod is required only on the server.checked 9 Oct 2026
Storage location
Backups default to a `backup` folder in the game directory, and the destination can be configured to an absolute system path.checked 9 Oct 2026
Support
The project links to a GitHub issue tracker for issues.checked 9 Oct 2026
ZIP limitation
ZIP uses deflate compression at level 5, which the project describes as slower to compress than LZ4.checked 9 Oct 2026

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