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Plex problems prevented users from streaming movies and shows

The Verge·July 14, 2026

Plex services experienced major issues on Tuesday, preventing users from streaming movies and shows. Multiple users reported problems on Plex's forums and Reddit, citing difficulties with streaming content hosted locally. Users were unable to access their content, with some experiencing slow loading times and others unable to match content on their servers. Plex confirmed that issues were occurring, affecting users' ability to stream content.

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