For Home Theater users that connect their Personal Computer directly to their TV, typically controlling it using a third-party remote.
Publisher’s description
What is Plex HTPC?
Plex HTPC is a proprietary video player program for Windows from Plex, Inc.. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 186.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.71.1, released on July 30, 2025. 4 versions are listed since March 23, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Plex HTPC is a video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Plex HTPC safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.plex.tv, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
393CEB870F9D325025FB964869CA1FBD3AC7247FAE9798038EE9F726BD13A001· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.71.1Latest | July 30, 2025 | 186.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.71.0 | June 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.70.1 | January 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.35.1 | March 23, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Plex.PlexHTPC -ePlexHTPC-1.71.1.346-f62ce923-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask plex-htpcflatpak install flathub tv.plex.PlexHTPCInformation
- Publisher
- Plex, Inc.
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.71.1
- Released
- July 30, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 23, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- Website
- plex.tv
- winget ID
- Plex.PlexHTPC
Ratings and reviews
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Alternatives to Plex HTPC
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plex HTPC free?
Plex HTPC is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Plex HTPC safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.plex.tv, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Plex HTPC with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Plex HTPC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Plex HTPC run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Plex HTPC?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 23, 2023.
What are alternatives to Plex HTPC?
VLC media player, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC), MPC-HC, Audacious and QuickTime. The alternatives page compares them.
