Advanced Backups
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What it is
Advanced Backups is a free, open-source backup mod for Minecraft Java edition, supporting NeoForge, Forge, Fabric and Spigot. It can run entirely on a server; a client installation is needed only to receive backup notifications. The mod supports ZIP, differential and incremental backups, with options for schedules, startup and shutdown backups, and minimum and maximum intervals. Automatic purging can be set by storage size, age or backup count, while command-created snapshots are protected from that cleanup. A command-line tool can restore a whole backup or an individual file and export a backup; it requires Java on the system PATH. The tool can detect backups created by other mods, but it cannot export those backups. Client-side toasts report when backups occur and can be disabled or limited to operators. The README says many Minecraft versions are supported and invites requests for additional versions. The project lists a BSD-3-Clause license, and its backup scope is worlds-only with local storage. One limitation matters for incremental backups: losing a partial backup can damage that chain until the next full backup, and incremental restores take the longest.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Advanced Backups is a Minecraft backup mod supporting NeoForge, Forge, and Fabric.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Product
- Advanced Backups is a Minecraft backup mod supporting NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, and Spigot.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Integrations
- The restoration tool can detect backups made by other mods, but its export feature does not work with those backups.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- The repository lists a BSD-3-Clause license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Automatic cleanup
- Three automatic purging options let users set when backups are deleted.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup formats
- It supports zip, differential, and incremental backups.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup scheduling
- Configuration options control backup schedules, logging, player activity requirements, and other behavior.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup types
- It supports ZIP, differential, and incremental backups.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Command-line requirement
- Running the command-line tool requires Java on the system PATH.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Compatibility
- The README says many Minecraft versions are supported and invites requests for additional versions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Incremental backup limit
- Losing a partial incremental backup can damage backups up to the next full backup, and incremental backups take the longest to restore.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Incremental backup limitation
- Losing a partial incremental backup can damage backups in that chain until the next full backup, and incremental restores take the longest.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Java requirement
- The command-line restore tool requires Java on the PATH.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Notifications
- Client-side toasts report when backups happen, and can be disabled or limited to operators.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Restore tool
- The software includes a command-line tool for restoring a whole backup or an individual file, and for exporting a backup.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Retention
- Automatic purging can be configured by storage size, age, or backup count.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Scheduling
- Configuration options include backup schedules, startup and shutdown backups, and minimum and maximum intervals.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Server use
- The mod can run entirely on the server; a client installation is needed only to see backup toasts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Server-only use
- The mod can run entirely server-side; a client installation is needed only to see backup toasts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Snapshots
- Command-created snapshots are protected from automatic purging.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Spigot support
- Spigot clients can receive toasts if they install the Forge, NeoForge, or Fabric version of the mod.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free and open source.
- Supports ZIP, differential and incremental backups.
- Can run entirely server-side.
- Retention can use size, age or backup count.
- Can restore individual files.
Limits
- Incremental chain can be damaged by a lost partial backup.
- Incremental restores take the longest.
- Restore tool requires Java on the system PATH.
- Export does not work for backups made by other mods.
Who it suits
It suits Minecraft Java server operators who need scheduled local backups and configurable retention. Operators using incremental backups should account for the risk to a chain if a partial backup is lost.
Verdict
Advanced Backups offers configurable local Minecraft world backups and both whole-backup and file-level restoration. Its incremental-chain risk and Java requirement for the restore tool are important considerations.
Where Specifiction places it
- Minecraft Backup Software#10 of 307.7