If you tried to stream your favorite movies or shows on Plex recently and hit a wall, you weren’t alone. On Tuesday, Plex users around the world ran into major hiccups when trying to access their local and online content. This sudden disruption left many scratching their heads and venting on forums and Reddit.
Plex users, accustomed to the smooth streaming of their locally-hosted content, found themselves stuck as unexpected issues took down several of Plex’s services. One user even mentioned that everything was down unless they were on a local network, and even then, it was glitchy. This wasn’t just a minor hiccup; the company’s status page showed major disruptions across its free streaming services, API, and program guides.
While the issues lasted a couple of hours, Plex swiftly updated its status page to assure users they were back to being fully operational. No official comment from Plex yet, but fingers crossed this remains an isolated incident. If you’re into streaming content, you might also want to keep an eye on how Netflix is exploring new expansions and how Disney+ is considering a free tier to shake up the streaming game.
As always, keep your eyes peeled for any further updates or surprises from Plex!
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