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Plex is experiencing degraded performance with some services running slower than normal.
Degraded Performance (1 component)
•Authentication and API server (plex.tv)
Last checked from Plex's official status page
Plex

Plex Status

Degraded
Last updated 17 components

Daily Summary

Current Issues

1 incident

Authentication and API server (plex.tv)

Degraded
Ongoing

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Plex Service Health

Uptime
97.46%
18h 18m downtime
Incidents
3
outages
Degraded
3
issues
Maintenance
0
maintenance

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37 components with real-time status monitoring
and incident tracking

Authentication and API server (plex.tv)
Degraded
Plex website (www.plex.tv)
Operational
Hosted web app (app.plex.tv)
Operational
Chromecast app
Operational
Authentication/Login page
Operational
Smart TV app
Operational
Devices Messaging Services (PubSub)
Operational
Live TV and TV Program Guide Data
2components
Operational
Media Metadata
6components
Operational
Remote Access
3components
Operational
Third-Party Services
5components
Operational
Video On Demand
2components
Operational
Discover Together
2components
Operational
Watch Together
Operational
watch.plex.tv
Operational
Plex Support Articles
Operational
Mobile notifications
Operational

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Plex status monitoring and outages

Service Status: Degraded

Yes, Plex is degraded. Service disruptions are affecting users and our team is actively working on resolution.

Last Status Check
Data source: Official Plex status page
Monitoring Coverage
17 monitored components
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Status Dashboard

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Official Communication Channels

Monitor Plex's official status page, documentation, and communication channels for company announcements.

Plex status levels indicate service health from operational (working normally) to critical (completely down). Here are all possible status levels:

Operational
All systems functioning normally with no known issues
Degraded Performance
Service available but operating below normal performance levels
Partially Re-routed
Traffic routing through alternative network infrastructure
Re-routed
Complete traffic redirection to alternative infrastructure
Partial Outage
Specific features, components, or geographical regions affected
Major Outage
Widespread service disruption affecting multiple systems
Critical
Complete service failure requiring immediate intervention
Under Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance activities in progress
Current Plex Status
Degraded

When Plex is down, set up alerts for restoration notifications, monitor official updates, and implement backup procedures. Here's what to do during outages:

Automated Restoration Notifications

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Official Status Communication

Monitor Plex's official communication channels for incident updates, estimated resolution times, and post-incident reports.

Service Continuity Planning

Implement backup procedures or alternative service providers to maintain operational continuity during extended outages.

Daily Service Status: No Issues Detected

No, Plex has been working normally all day. All systems have maintained operational status with no reported issues.

Real-time Monitoring Coverage

Continuous monitoring system provides real-time status updates and incident detection for all Plex infrastructure components.

Incident Activity Summary

All monitored services and components have maintained operational status with no reported incidents or performance degradation.

Current Status: Degraded

Real-time operational status as of last monitoring check

⚠️ There are currently issues affecting multiple users.
Here's what you can do:
1
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2
📱 Follow Updates
Follow Plex's official social media for announcements
3
🔄 Use Alternatives
Consider using alternative services temporarily if available
📊 Current Plex status: Degraded

Check this status page, Plex's official status page, social media, or set up monitoring alerts to verify if outages are global or local to your connection. Ways to check:

Real-time Status Dashboard

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Official Status Resources

Consult Plex's official status page and communication channels for authoritative service status information.

Community Verification

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Automated Monitoring

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Local Connectivity Troubleshooting
If Plex appears operational for other users but not accessible from your network, consider browser cache clearing, network connectivity verification, or alternative network access points.