Archive
by kilim81
Archive is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge storage mod that backs up Minecraft worlds automatically, so a player who needs an earlier save can return to it.
What it does
Archive backs up worlds without manual steps and keeps the copies in ZIP files with automatic numbering and date stamps. Backups can be written to several folders at once, including a computer folder, a OneDrive folder synced to the cloud, or an external hard drive. When a configured limit is reached, the oldest backups are deleted, and the default limit is 10 backups, which keeps disk use in check. Files renamed or reformatted outside the mod no longer count toward the backup count.
Settings are changed through a config screen, although the config files can still be edited by hand. The mod is client-side only, so it runs in single-player and on the client, and a server does not need it. Archive requires Cloth Config API and Mod Menu, and game versions 1.20 – 1.21.11 are covered, with Fabric builds the only ones confirmed as available for the newest versions. The code is not open source and is released under All rights reserved, with the public issue tracker as the place to report problems.
Key features
Automatic world backups
Worlds are saved on a schedule without the player starting each backup by hand.
Multiple backup locations
Copies can be written to several folders, including OneDrive and external drives.
Automatic pruning
Old backups are removed once the configured limit is reached, with a default of 10.
ZIP compression with numbering
Each save is stored as a compressed ZIP file with automatic numbering and date stamps.
Config screen
Backup settings are managed in an in-game screen, and the files stay available for manual editing.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Hardcore and long-running worlds
Players who keep a world for a long time can roll back to an earlier save after a mistake.
Who it’s for: Players who run single-player worlds on a PC and want backups stored on a local or synced drive without setting up a separate tool.
How it compares
World Backup is a Fabric mod for 26.1 – 26.2 that is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, so it covers a later version range than Archive. Backup System works on Fabric and Forge for 1.20 – 1.20.6 and is server-side only, so it runs on a server, not on the client. Bkups is server required with client optional, and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license, not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archive | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-14 |
| World Backup | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-22 |
| Backup System | Fabric and Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.6 | Server-side only | 2026-06-11 |
| Bkups | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-20 |
Questions
Does Archive need Cloth Config API and Mod Menu?
Which loader should be chosen for Archive?
Does Archive need to be installed on a server?
In the catalog
Archive is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,474 Storage mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
# About Archive is an easy to use backup mod that automaticly backs up your world when you leave it, this way the worlds that matter most will always be save. weather you have a world you care about like a hardcore world or a forever world this mod is for you! Archive will be avalible for NeoForge and Forge in the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/archives
- Owner
- kilim81
- Published
- 2025-07-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15