World Backup
by Jaymatos
World Backup saves a copy of each Minecraft world automatically when the player closes the game, so a single-player save can be recovered after a crash or a bad session.
What it does
Each time the game closes, the mod writes a compressed ZIP copy of the world to a backup folder. Backups are kept in rotation, so only the most recent ones remain and older copies are removed without any manual cleaning. A backup log records every save with its timestamp, which helps when a player needs to find the right copy.
The mod runs silently in the background and does not need any input once installed. Its settings live in a plain text file named worldbackup.config, created on first launch, where the backup count, folder and other options can be edited with any text editor. The config file includes examples and notes on what each setting changes.
Installation needs Fabric Loader and Fabric API. World Backup runs on the client only, so players install it and servers do not need it. Files are published for Fabric alone, covering 26.1 – 26.2 across four release versions, with 1.0.1 for 26.2 as the latest file, and the project is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Automatic save on close
The world is backed up each time the game is closed, without any command or button press from the player.
Compressed ZIP backups
Each backup is stored as a ZIP archive, which reduces the disk space that a series of saves takes up.
Rotating backup history
Only the most recent backups are kept, and older ones are removed automatically as new ones are written.
Timestamped backup log
A log file records every backup with its time, so the saves can be matched to play sessions.
Text-based configuration
Every setting is controlled through a plain text config file that can be opened and changed in any text editor.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Questions
Does World Backup need Fabric API?
Where are the backups stored?
Does World Backup have to be installed on a server?
In the catalog
World Backup is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,474 Storage mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
World Backup is a lightweight Fabric mod that automatically backs up all your Minecraft worlds the moment you close the game. No commands. No buttons. No setup. Just install it and forget about it — your worlds are always protected. Every time you quit Minecraft, World Backup silently runs in the background and saves…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/auto-world-backup
- Owner
- Jaymatos
- Published
- 2026-04-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15