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Simple Backup

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Spec score 7.1 #16 of 30 in Minecraft Backup Software

What it is

Simple Backup is a free, open-source utility for Minecraft Java server worlds. It schedules automatic backups at configurable intervals and can save them as ZIP archives, TAR.LZ4 archives, or direct directory copies. Backup jobs run asynchronously, and automatic runs can pause when no players are online. Configuration can cap the number of retained backups and stop a new backup when available disk space is too low. Server operators can start backups manually with commands for a general run, ZIP, LZ4, or directory output; the required permission level is configurable and defaults to level 4. Backups are stored in a `backup` folder in the game directory unless an absolute system path is configured. The mod runs only on the server, requires Fabric API, and lists Fabric and Quilt loader support. ZIP uses deflate level 5, while LZ4 files use `.tar.lz4` and need two extraction steps. Support is provided through a GitHub issue tracker.

Spec sheet

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

Plans and prices

Simple Backup Free Minecraft server backup mod · Fabric API required Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automatic schedules with configurable intervals
  • Asynchronous jobs reduce gameplay impact
  • ZIP, TAR.LZ4, and directory formats
  • Retention and low-disk-space controls
  • Server-only installation

Limits

  • Requires Fabric API
  • LZ4 restoration takes two extraction steps
  • ZIP compression is slower than LZ4
  • Automatic backups pause when server is empty

Who it suits

Minecraft Java server operators using Fabric or Quilt who need scheduled, configurable world backups. It suits self-hosted servers that want local storage and manual backup commands.

Verdict

Simple Backup covers scheduled and manual Minecraft server backups with configurable storage, retention, and resource controls. Its server-only design is straightforward, but Fabric API is required and LZ4 restoration is less direct.

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