Plex, the popular streaming media server and platform, has officially announced a price increase for its Plex Pass subscription. This move comes as Plex continues to expand its features and improve its streaming technology — but not without some concern from long-time users.

New Pricing Structure

According to the announcement, Plex will adjust its pricing starting March 2025. The monthly plan will increase from $4.99 to $6.99, while the annual plan goes from $39.99 to $49.99. The lifetime Plex Pass — once a fan favorite — will now cost $149.99, up from $119.99.

Why the Price Increase?

Plex stated that the price hike reflects ongoing investments in new features such as:

• Enhanced Live TV & DVR capabilities
• Improved mobile and smart TV apps
• Increased cloud sync and remote streaming stability
• Support for new codecs and higher-quality playback

User Reactions

While many users appreciate the added value, others are concerned that the increase may not be justified for those who primarily use Plex for local media management. The Plex community is actively discussing the changes on forums, Reddit, and social media.

Is Plex Still Worth It?

Despite the hike, Plex still offers a powerful and versatile media solution — especially for cord-cutters and home server enthusiasts. The Plex Pass adds useful premium features that many users rely on daily, including hardware transcoding, automatic photo tagging, and offline mobile sync.

Final Thoughts

As subscription services across the board continue to rise in cost, Plex's increase is not surprising. Whether it's worth the extra money depends on how deeply you use the platform’s premium tools. Keep an eye on future updates as Plex rolls out more improvements in 2025.