Helps you organize your media and stream it to your devices.
Publisher’s description
What is Plex Media Server?
Plex Media Server is a free servers & self-hosting program for Windows from Plex, Inc.. It ranks 16th by popularity among servers & self-hosting in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 100.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.43.5.11029, released on October 5, 2026. 78 versions are listed since September 14, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 171,572 times. Similar programs include Universal Media Server, Caddy and Plezy.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Plex Media Server is a free servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Plex Media Server 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:
0FD787B24F53F077127E81B93CD617A04A5B2F85C2DF9B6B1BBCB055A4655C67· 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 78 versions ›78 versions over 5 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.43.5.11029Latest | October 5, 2026 | 100.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.43.4.10903 | August 24, 2026 | 100.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.43.3.10896 | August 17, 2026 | 100.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.43.3.10861 | July 30, 2026 | 100.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.43.3.10828 | July 13, 2026 | 100.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.43.2.10687 | May 4, 2026 | 101.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.43.1.10611 | April 9, 2026 | 101.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.43.1.10576 | March 30, 2026 | 101.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Plex.PlexMediaServer -echoco install plexmediaserver -yPlexMediaServer-1.43.5.11029-6bf8af3f0-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask plex-media-serverInformation
- Publisher
- Plex, Inc.
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- Freemium
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.43.5.11029
- Released
- October 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 14, 2021
- Versions listed
- 78
- Updates / year
- 15.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 171,572
- Website
- plex.tv
- winget ID
- Plex.PlexMediaServer
- Chocolatey package
- plexmediaserver
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plex Media Server free?
Yes. Plex Media Server is free to use.
Is Plex Media Server 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 Media Server 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 Media Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Plex Media Server 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 Media Server?
The versions page lists all 78 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 14, 2021.
What are alternatives to Plex Media Server?
Universal Media Server, Caddy, Plezy, Jellyfin Media Player and Papercut SMTP. The alternatives page compares them.
