Reader poll points to runaway popularity of the Lifetime Plex Pass
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- Plex is increasing the price of its Remote Watch Pass starting June 1, and from July 1, the one-time-payment Lifetime Plex Pass will surge by 300% to $749.99, following earlier subscription price hikes in 2025.
- A poll of nearly 5,000 Android Authority readers revealed that about 80% own a Lifetime Plex Pass, indicating strong preference for the one-time payment option despite the upcoming steep price increase.
- Only 6% of poll respondents pay through subscriptions, while 14% use Plex without paying, underscoring that most paying users favor the Lifetime Pass over subscription models.
- The significant price hike has sparked backlash from longtime users, with some expressing intent to switch to free alternatives like Jellyfin, citing Plex's increasing costs and less user-friendly updates.
- Existing Lifetime Pass holders are unaffected by the price increase, but new users considering Plex for home servers must now weigh the much higher cost against subscription options or alternative platforms.