# Plex: Find Movies & TV Shows

> Watch tons of movies & TV shows at no cost and see what's trending in streaming.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.plexapp.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.plexapp.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.plexapp.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Plex, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 113,858,726
- **Rating:** 3.55 / 5 (484,906 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.16.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2011-02-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 106 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.plex.tv](https://www.plex.tv/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://plex.tv/legal](https://plex.tv/legal)

## Description

**Plex** helps you discover what to watch and where to stream it. Browse trending movies and TV shows across connected streaming services, create a universal watchlist, view ratings and reviews, follow friends, and organize your entertainment in one app.

Stream more than 50,000 free movies and TV shows on demand, watch over 600 free live TV channels, or rent new releases and classic favorites. Plex also supports personal media libraries through Plex Media Server, letting you organize, stream, and download your own movies and shows for offline viewing. Some features may include interest-based advertising, and personal media streaming requires Plex Media Server 1.41.2 or higher.

## Rankings

- #1,299 — Overall
- #24 — Entertainment (Free)
- #99 — Application (Free)
- #155 — Entertainment (Gross)
- #89 — Top app in Canada
- #99 — Top grossing

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.plexapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews show a mixed experience: many users report the app works well and can deliver local streaming for free, with strong, positive overall sentiment when functioning. However, the recurring issues are: intrusive ads interrupting playback; reliability problems (crashes, server connection drops, Dex-related UI issues); weak library management and search capabilities (and lack of robust local file playback/playlist support); and pricing concerns around Plex Pass and changes to remote streaming. Overall, performance is inconsistent and depends on setup.

### Pros

- Local streaming without Plex Pass (no ongoing subscription)
- Ability to run a Plex server on a personal device (e.g., laptop) to stream to other devices
- Overall positive sentiment when functioning (reviews describe moments of Very good/Excellent/Great performance)

### Cons

- Excessive or intrusive ads during playback
- Reliability issues: frequent crashes and server connectivity problems (especially on Android/Nvidia Shield)
- Weak library management and search quality; difficulties finding local NAS content and limited local file playback/playlist support
- Pricing concerns: Plex Pass and changes to remote streaming being not free anymore

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.plexapp.android)