# When does Plex update its metadata cache?

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-does-plex-update-its-metadata-cache/608972>\
**Category:** Metadata & Adding Files\
**Tags:** server-windows, library-management\
**Created:** [June 30, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-does-plex-update-its-metadata-cache/608972 "2020-06-30T14:05:52Z")\
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> [@rbeatse](#):
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> I will wait a few more days and see what it gets then.

The proxy(s) update once a day.  
Waiting 2 days serves no useful purpose (since it’s probably been over a week at this point).

The [Plex Dance](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-plex-dance/197064) is instant gratification - if there is any to be had.

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