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Plex Pass Price Hikes & Price History (2026)
Updated June 11, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer
Plex is tripling the price of its one-time Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99, effective July 1, 2026 (12:01 AM UTC), a $500 increase. Monthly ($6.99) and annual ($69.99) Plex Pass subscriptions are unchanged, and everyone who already owns a Lifetime Plex Pass keeps all their benefits. Buyers have until the July 1 cutover to lock in the lifetime pass at the old $249.99 price.
At a glance
- Current price
- $249.99 (Lifetime (one-time))
- Upcoming price
- $749.99 (effective July 1, 2026)
- Tracked increases
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Key takeaways
- The one-time Lifetime Plex Pass triples from $249.99 to $749.99, effective July 1, 2026 (12:01 AM UTC).
- Monthly ($6.99) and annual ($69.99) Plex Pass plans are not changing.
- Anyone who already owns a Lifetime Plex Pass keeps all benefits, the increase only applies to new purchases after July 1, 2026.
- You can still buy the lifetime pass at $249.99 until the July 1 cutover.
Plex Pass price increase history
| Date | Plan | Region | Old → New | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Lifetime (one-time) | US | $249.99 → $749.99 | +200% | Source |
What Plex Pass costs right now
- Monthly: $6.99 (US)
- Annual: $69.99 (US)
- Lifetime (one-time): $249.99 (US)
Why the Plex lifetime pass is tripling
Plex is leaving its monthly and annual Plex Pass prices alone ($6.99 and $69.99) but tripling the one-time Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026, a $500 jump announced on May 19. Existing lifetime holders keep everything they have; only new lifetime buyers after the cutover pay the higher amount.
Plex framed the increase as reflecting the "real, ongoing value" of software it plans to keep building and maintaining, the familiar tension with a "lifetime" product, where a single upfront payment has to fund years of future development. The $500 jump effectively resets the math on whether buying once beats paying $69.99 a year.
For anyone weighing it, this is a deadline rather than a recurring charge: the lifetime pass is still $249.99 until 12:01 AM UTC on July 1, 2026, then it is $749.99. If you have been on the fence about going lifetime, the decision window closes at the cutover, after that, the annual plan is the cheaper way in for years to come.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plex Pass raising its price in 2026?
Only the lifetime plan. The one-time Lifetime Plex Pass rises from $249.99 to $749.99 effective July 1, 2026. Monthly ($6.99) and annual ($69.99) Plex Pass subscriptions are unchanged.
How much will the Plex lifetime pass cost?
The Lifetime Plex Pass goes from $249.99 to $749.99, a $500 increase, at 12:01 AM UTC on July 1, 2026. You can still buy it at $249.99 until that cutover.
Do I keep my Plex Pass if I already bought lifetime?
Yes. All current Lifetime Plex Pass holders keep every benefit. The price increase applies only to new lifetime purchases made after July 1, 2026.