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Plex Media Server for Mac

Seamlessly connect your Plex clients with your local media.

Free
In English
4.0
Based on 54 user rates

Plex Media Server overview

Plex Media Server seamlessly connects your Plex clients with all of your local and online media. The combination of centralized library management, streaming of online content, and powerful transcoding functionality provides an unrivaled level of flexibility and ease of use.

Plex Media Server runs on your Mac, PC, or compatible NAS device and serves your media to all of your Plex clients, including Plex-enabled mobile devices and 2011 LG Smart TVs.

Features:
  • Effortlessly organize your media into a versatile library
  • Native Cocoa and web-based versions provide local and network access to management features
  • Automatically retrieve metadata from the Internet
  • Complete customization of your library with a few clicks
  • Automatic updates when new local content is added

What’s new in version 1.41.1

  • Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
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Plex Media Server for Mac

Free
In English
Version 1.41.1
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Plex Media Server qualities

Value
2.0
Ease of use
4.0
Features
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Customer support
4.0

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4.0

(63 Reviews of Plex Media Server)

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oyfr
oyfr
Jul 17 2024
1.40.4.8679
2.0
Jul 17 2024
2.0
Version: 1.40.4.8679
Not happy that all media handling goes through Plex servers outside of user control. Sadly over the years more and more features that were of no use for me were added to Plex. Due to the mentioned issues I have now switched to Jellyfin, which is less polished, but gets the job done and all media control and handling remains under user control, which is a big win in my book. The switch took some effort, but I have since not looked back.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 26 2022
1.28.1.6104
0.0
Aug 26 2022
0.0
Version: 1.28.1.6104
URGENT: Plex has been HACKED. Change your password ASAP! --> "Plex imposes password reset after hackers steal data for >15 million users" - - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/08/plex-imposes-password-reset-after-hackers-steal-data-for-15-million-users/
Satcomer
Satcomer
Mar 24 2022
1.25.8.5663
0.0
Mar 24 2022
0.0
Version: 1.25.8.5663
Where is universal or Silicone version going appear?
Macs-Pain
Macs-Pain
Feb 12 2021
1.21.3.4021
1.0
Feb 12 2021
1.0
Version: 1.21.3.4021
Gave it a try and downloaded and installed Plex. Only wanted to share my music in local network. After waiting half the day it finally was done. Then I realized that ALL covers who are embedded in the mp3-files were copied in a separate folder, which was several gigabytes of data... wtf? Immediately de-installed Plex and working with Serviio again. Serviio is able to display embedded covers without needing to copy gigabytes of covers seperately. Also configuring the app is much easier and everything is much more clearly displayed.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Feb 11 2021
1.21.3.4021
0.0
Feb 11 2021
0.0
Version: 1.21.3.4021
IMPORTANT SECURITY UPDATE! - - "DDoSers are abusing the Plex Media Server to make attacks more potent. Plex Media servers using SSDP let DDoSers amplify attacks by a factor of 5." - - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/02/ddosers-are-abusing-the-plex-media-server-to-make-attacks-more-potent/
Walt Miller
Walt Miller
Sep 16 2024
1.41.0
2.0
Sep 16 2024
2.0
Version: 1.41.0
oyfr
oyfr
Jul 17 2024
1.40.4.8679
2.0
Jul 17 2024
2.0
Version: 1.40.4.8679
aguycalledkwest
aguycalledkwest
Mar 11 2024
1.40.0.7998
4.0
Mar 11 2024
4.0
Version: 1.40.0.7998
Maxxfoxx
Maxxfoxx
Feb 28 2023
1.31.1.6733
2.0
Feb 28 2023
2.0
Version: 1.31.1.6733
firewall00110-1
firewall00110-1
Jul 16 2022
1.27.2.5929
2.0
Jul 16 2022
2.0
Version: 1.27.2.5929
radiovish
radiovish
May 28 2021
1.23.1.4571
3.0
May 28 2021
3.0
Version: 1.23.1.4571
freddofoxxy
freddofoxxy
May 19 2021
1.22.3.4523
4.0
May 19 2021
4.0
Version: 1.22.3.4523
Macs-Pain
Macs-Pain
Feb 12 2021
1.0
Feb 12 2021
1.0
Version: null
Maclover1-1
Maclover1-1
Jul 4 2020
5.0
Jul 4 2020
5.0
Version: null
Evh
Evh
Jan 9 2020
4.0
Jan 9 2020
4.0
Version: null
jostyee
jostyee
Nov 15 2019
4.0
Nov 15 2019
4.0
Version: null
Lhutz
Lhutz
Aug 25 2019
4.0
Aug 25 2019
4.0
Version: null
SimonAndrews5784
SimonAndrews5784
Jan 13 2019
3.0
Jan 13 2019
3.0
Version: null
adamtheman17
adamtheman17
Oct 4 2018
0.5
Oct 4 2018
0.5
Version: null
Macadanqc
Macadanqc
Sep 2 2018
4.0
Sep 2 2018
4.0
Version: null
CODE_ASH
CODE_ASH
Jul 20 2018
4.0
Jul 20 2018
4.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
May 17 2018
5.0
May 17 2018
5.0
Version: null
Mcr
Mcr
Apr 24 2018
5.0
Apr 24 2018
5.0
Version: null
RavenNevermore
RavenNevermore
Apr 23 2018
5.0
Apr 23 2018
5.0
Version: null
yazombie-1
yazombie-1
Dec 10 2017
0.5
Dec 10 2017
0.5
Version: null
Freenergy
Freenergy
Mar 10 2017
5.0
Mar 10 2017
5.0
Version: null
bobbistyle
bobbistyle
Feb 9 2017
4.0
Feb 9 2017
4.0
Version: null
benjitek
benjitek
Sep 14 2015
4.5
Sep 14 2015
4.5
Version: null
neartheredrocks
neartheredrocks
Sep 7 2015
1.0
Sep 7 2015
1.0
Version: null
Diba
Diba
Aug 11 2015
5.0
Aug 11 2015
5.0
Version: null
eakster
eakster
Nov 9 2014
4.0
Nov 9 2014
4.0
Version: null
Jeff-H-
Jeff-H-
Aug 11 2014
4.0
Aug 11 2014
4.0
Version: null
Paul-Jones
Paul-Jones
Aug 5 2014
5.0
Aug 5 2014
5.0
Version: null
Raztov
Raztov
Jun 28 2014
5.0
Jun 28 2014
5.0
Version: null
cjred
cjred
Jun 19 2014
5.0
Jun 19 2014
5.0
Version: null
cantor
cantor
Jun 19 2014
5.0
Jun 19 2014
5.0
Version: null
Antonio-Volpe
Antonio-Volpe
Jun 18 2014
5.0
Jun 18 2014
5.0
Version: null
FreddyD5690
FreddyD5690
Mar 12 2014
4.0
Mar 12 2014
4.0
Version: null
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Mar 4 2014
5.0
Mar 4 2014
5.0
Version: null
Badgerone
Badgerone
Mar 4 2014
5.0
Mar 4 2014
5.0
Version: null
GervaisdeM
GervaisdeM
Feb 28 2014
5.0
Feb 28 2014
5.0
Version: null
Philosopherdog
Philosopherdog
Dec 10 2013
5.0
Dec 10 2013
5.0
Version: null
OSX-FTW!
OSX-FTW!
Oct 31 2013
5.0
Oct 31 2013
5.0
Version: null
Quiiick
Quiiick
Sep 8 2013
4.0
Sep 8 2013
4.0
Version: null
Surfpunk
Surfpunk
Sep 8 2013
4.0
Sep 8 2013
4.0
Version: null