[Feature Request] Allow Episodes to Auto-Delete After Another User Has Watched Them

Change the “auto-delete after administrator has watched” setting to allow for us to select someone other than the administrator. Maybe all users being shared with could appear in a simple dropdown?

“Choose how quickly episodes are removed after the server admin [select user >] has watched them.”

I feel this would be asking for too many problems. 'cause if my son watches one of my shows and then it gets deleted… ARRRGGG!!!

@sGarver The idea is you can choose this setting per show… so, for instance, I could set Dora the Explorer to delete those episodes after my daughter watches them. It wouldn’t affect my shows. :slight_smile:

Yes, but this should be a checklist with all users, so you can select multiple. Delete after watched by (user1, user3, user7).

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I’m sad that this isn’t very popular. I’m sure a lot of users have shows not for them, but for others that have access to their library. The ability for episodes to delete after a specific user has watched the show would be great. Saves manual monitoring/administration.

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I support this. With the advent of Plex Home it’s become essential.

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I have been exploring 3rd party solutions on this feature, I do not believe this will ever be a priority for Plex givent the trajectory of developments. I came across this project but it seems abandoned, any other suggestions?

This feature is a no-brainer. Wish Plex would get eyeballs on this. There were some recent enhancements on duration, the next logical step is this… :pensive:

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I just came to the forums to see if anyone thought of this because it been driving me nuts to not have. I’m glad I’m not alone. Just wish we could get Plex to do it.