Plex Status Monitor
Plex Status: Is Plex Down Right Now?
Use this Plex status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot media server connectivity or library sync issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Plex goes down.
Quick Plex Status Checklist
- 1. Check status.plex.tv for known issues.
- 2. Test if local access still works.
- 3. Restart Plex Media Server.
- 4. Check port forwarding or UPnP settings.
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We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check Plex's official status page
Plex maintains a public status page showing real-time service health for Plex.tv, relay services, and other infrastructure.
status.plex.tvLook for community reports
Downdetector aggregates Plex outage reports from users to confirm whether issues are widespread or isolated.
Downdetector reportsCheck the Plex Forums
The Plex community forums are often the fastest source of real-time reports when Plex services or relay servers are down.
Plex Community ForumsCommon Plex Issues During Outages
Plex server not found or unreachable
Plex.tv relay outages can make your local server appear offline even when it's running perfectly on your home network.
Library sync and metadata failures
Plex's online metadata agents may fail to fetch artwork, descriptions, or episode data during backend service disruptions.
Remote access not working
Plex's relay and STUN services enable remote access. If these are down, you can't stream outside your home network.
Plex Pass features unavailable
Plex Pass features like Live TV, hardware transcoding activation, or sync may fail when Plex's licensing servers are down.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Plex Is Down
- 1
Check status.plex.tv first
Plex's status page distinguishes between Plex.tv (cloud) issues and local Plex Media Server problems.
- 2
Test local vs remote access
If you can stream on your local network but not remotely, the issue is with Plex relay/STUN — not your server.
- 3
Restart your Plex Media Server
On your server machine, restart the Plex Media Server service. This often resolves connectivity and token issues.
- 4
Check your network and firewall
Verify your router's UPnP is enabled or port 32400 is forwarded if you use manual port forwarding for Plex.
- 5
Sign out and back in on the client
On your streaming device, sign out of Plex, then sign back in to refresh authentication tokens that may have expired.
Real-Time Plex Monitoring
API Status Check tracks media service status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Plex status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Plex status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand Plex service stability over time.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Plex experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Plex Outages
Access Plex locally without internet
If only Plex relay is down, you can still stream by connecting directly to your server's local IP address on your home network.
Use Jellyfin or Emby as a local alternative
Jellyfin and Emby are self-hosted media server alternatives that don't rely on cloud authentication like Plex does.
Stream from a local share
VLC and Infuse can play media directly from a shared network folder without needing Plex's cloud infrastructure.
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Plex Status FAQ
Is Plex down right now?
Check status.plex.tv for official status. If the page shows incidents for Plex.tv or relay services, remote access will be affected for all users.
Why is my Plex server showing as offline?
Your Plex server may appear offline when Plex.tv's relay or authentication services are down, even if your server is running normally. Check status.plex.tv to confirm.
Why is Plex remote access not working?
Remote access depends on Plex relay servers or direct port forwarding. If relay is down, try accessing your server directly via its local IP. If that works, wait for Plex's relay to recover.
Why aren't my Plex libraries updating?
Library metadata failures usually indicate Plex's metadata agents (TMDB, MusicBrainz) are temporarily unavailable. Wait a few hours and manually refresh the library.
Can I still use Plex locally if it's down?
Yes — your local Plex Media Server continues to work. You can access it at http://[server-ip]:32400/web in a browser on your local network even during Plex.tv outages.
How do I get Plex outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Plex or related media services experience an incident.