Community Overview
About r/Plex
For questions and comments about the Plex Media Server. The Plex Media Server is smart software that makes playing Movies, TV Shows and other media on your computer simple. This page is community-driven and not run by or affiliated with Plex, Inc.
The community at a glance
r/Plex is a Subreddit for Self-Hosters with roughly 408K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes courses or structured learning and curated tools and resources. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Self-Hosting communities list.
Roughly 44K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Plex, Server, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention mini-pc, nas, and cpu.
On Reddit
408K Members
Community Topics
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchYearly: +44K members
Growth: +12.0% / year
Member growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 4K members
- 2014: 13K members
- 2015: 13K members
- 2016: 15K members
- 2017: 21K members
- 2018: 26K members
- 2019: 39K members
- 2020: 41K members
- 2021: 35K members
- 2022: 37K members
- 2023: 41K members
- 2024: 50K members
- 2025: 50K members
- 2026: 23K members
2013
+4K new
2014
+13K new
2015
+13K new
2016
+15K new
2017
+21K new
2018
+26K new
2019
+39K new
2020
+41K new
2021
+35K new
2022
+37K new
2023
+41K new
2024
+50K new
2025
+50K new
2026
+23K new
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 3K members
- Sep: 3K members
- Oct: 3K members
- Nov: 6K members
- Dec: 5K members
- Jan: 5K members
- Feb: 4K members
- Mar: 3K members
- Apr: 3K members
- May: 3K members
- Jun: 3K members
- Jul: 1K members
August 2025
+3K new
September 2025
+3K new
October 2025
+3K new
November 2025
+6K new
December 2025
+5K new
January 2026
+5K new
February 2026
+4K new
March 2026
+3K new
April 2026
+3K new
May 2026
+3K new
June 2026
+3K new
July 2026
+1K new
Topics
- Plex322 posts in the past month#1322Plex
- Server58 posts in the past month#258Server
- Struggling42 posts in the past month#342Struggling
- Lifetime32 posts in the past month#432Lifetime
- Library30 posts in the past month#530Library
Flair
- Help82 posts in the past month
- Best Media Device for Plex 2026
- Toonami 24/7 channel
- Why Spectrum, why?
#182HelpBest Media Device for Plex 2026 · Toonami 24/7 channel · Why Spectrum, why? - Discussion74 posts in the past month
- Elan confirms he is the only person working on Plexamp
- My step dad almost single handedly makes my setup worth it
- Now that we’re charging $1000 for plex pass. Can we get a native working Apple TV app?
#274DiscussionElan confirms he is the only person working on Plexamp · My step dad almost single handedly makes my setup worth it · Now that we’re charging $1000 for plex pass. Can we get a native working Apple TV app? - News21 posts in the past month
- Plex has quietly introduced a five-year Plex Pass plan priced at $250, the same cost as its lifetime Plex Pass before the price hike
- Plex adds new social features ahead of a major price hike for its lifetime pass
- Maybe the grass isn't always greener - 'Problems nobody told me about before I switched from Plex to Jellyfin' | xda-developers.com
#321NewsPlex has quietly introduced a five-year Plex Pass plan priced at $250, the same cost as its lifetime Plex Pass before the price hike · Plex adds new social features ahead of a major price hike for its lifetime pass · Maybe the grass isn't always greener - 'Problems nobody told me about before I switched from Plex to Jellyfin' | xda-developers.com - Tips17 posts in the past month
- Everyone, but specifically those with lifetime membership, setup 2FA.
- Shoutout to the user who recommended switching TCP congestion control algorithm to BBR on Linux. I can now stream 4K blu-ray remuxes remotely. I can't believe the difference.
- Lifetime Plex Pass - If you are asking, then "yes" buy it.
#417TipsEveryone, but specifically those with lifetime membership, setup 2FA. · Shoutout to the user who recommended switching TCP congestion control algorithm to BBR on Linux. I can now stream 4K blu-ray remuxes remotely. I can't believe the difference. · Lifetime Plex Pass - If you are asking, then "yes" buy it. - Meta (Plex)4 posts in the past month
- Maintenance Day
- Plex’s first news letter, and announcement of raising prices. September 2013.
- I love Plex
#54Meta (Plex)Maintenance Day · Plex’s first news letter, and announcement of raising prices. September 2013. · I love Plex
Product recommendations
- mini-pc4 posts in the past month
- Best mini-pc to use as a Plex server for ~£100?
- What’s the best Mini-PC for Plex?
- Best small-form Plex server (upgrade from my Pi)
#14mini-pcBest mini-pc to use as a Plex server for ~£100? · What’s the best Mini-PC for Plex? · Best small-form Plex server (upgrade from my Pi) - nas4 posts in the past month
- Best NAS for 4K UHD Bluray and regular Bluray rips?
- Best NAS for 4K UHD Bluray and regular Bluray rips?
- Well, now that my ShieldPro keeps crashing. Any NAS you guys recommend? Around $300-$400
#24nasBest NAS for 4K UHD Bluray and regular Bluray rips? · Best NAS for 4K UHD Bluray and regular Bluray rips? · Well, now that my ShieldPro keeps crashing. Any NAS you guys recommend? Around $300-$400 - cpu4 posts in the past month
- What CPU would you recommend. i7-3770 good? Playback through Roku stick on a very old smart TV. A few x265 files. 720p mostly. Subtitles almost always. Max 2-3 concurrent local streams.
- What CPU would you recommend. i7-3770 good? Playback through Roku stick on a very old smart TV. A few x265 files. 720p mostly. Subtitles almost always. Max 2-3 concurrent local streams.
- Recommended CPU
#34cpuWhat CPU would you recommend. i7-3770 good? Playback through Roku stick on a very old smart TV. A few x265 files. 720p mostly. Subtitles almost always. Max 2-3 concurrent local streams. · What CPU would you recommend. i7-3770 good? Playback through Roku stick on a very old smart TV. A few x265 files. 720p mostly. Subtitles almost always. Max 2-3 concurrent local streams. · Recommended CPU - server3 posts in the past month
- Recommend me a sever
- Recommend an off-the-shelf server for plex or jellyfin and torrents
- Recommend an off-the-shelf server for plex or jellyfin and torrents
#43serverRecommend me a sever · Recommend an off-the-shelf server for plex or jellyfin and torrents · Recommend an off-the-shelf server for plex or jellyfin and torrents - external hard drive enclosure2 posts in the past month
- Recommend me a good external hard drive enclosure?
- Recommend me a good external hard drive enclosure?
#52external hard drive enclosureRecommend me a good external hard drive enclosure? · Recommend me a good external hard drive enclosure?
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Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Plex for?
- Best for Self-Hosters enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/Plex free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/Plex have?
- Roughly 408K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Plex on?
- r/Plex runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/Plex cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Plex is organized under Self-Hosters.
- How do I join r/Plex?
- You can join r/Plex by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Self-Hosting communities like?
- Communities for people running their own servers, home labs, and self-hosted applications. Reddit dominates with massive communities for home automation, self-hosted media servers, and container orchestration, covering everything from beginner setup to advanced homelab builds.
Monthly Stats
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- Visitors /mo (+200%)
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