PLEX LIFETIME PASS JUMPS TO $749.99 IN JULY

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SUN, JUL 5, 2026

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Plex is tripling the price of its Lifetime Pass subscription tier, raising it from $249.99 to $749.99 starting in July. The company has previously considered eliminating the lifetime option entirely.

The streaming platform announced the dramatic 200% price increase for users seeking permanent access to Plex Pass features. Current pricing tiers include a $4.99 monthly option and $39.99 annual subscription. Plex Pass grants users ad-free streaming, cloud sync, offline viewing, and early access to new features. The Lifetime tier has historically appealed to long-term users seeking to avoid recurring payments. The hike signals Plex's shift toward recurring revenue models. The company's consideration of eliminating lifetime passes suggests the price increase may serve as a deterrent for new lifetime purchases while pushing subscribers toward monthly or annual plans. Existing Lifetime Pass holders will retain their current pricing. The increase applies only to new purchases starting in July.

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