# \#player-linux **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/player-linux/194.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [@PlexTV staff: About the recent security update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plextv-staff-about-the-recent-security-update/942438)
**Author:** [@Cphusion](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cphusion)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plextv-staff-about-the-recent-security-update/942438 "2026-09-30T03:10:43Z")
You mentioned here that all Plex clients have gotten an update. https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-windows-and-linux/446435/140 Even the officially supported Snap got this update. https://snapcraft.io/plex-deskt… --- ## [Plexamp 4.50.19, Linux, Error 71 (Protocol error) dispatching to Wayland display](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-50-19-linux-error-71-protocol-error-dispatching-to-wayland-display/943206)
**Author:** [@cr4zyb4st4rd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cr4zyb4st4rd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-50-19-linux-error-71-protocol-error-dispatching-to-wayland-display/943206 "2026-09-22T11:13:48Z")
I had been using the latest version from flatpak 4.13.2, which obviously is much older but it did run without issue. OS: CachyOS Kernel: Linux 7.2.6-1-cachyos DE: KDE Plasma 6.7.5 GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Updati… --- ## [Are the Desktop Apps Dead?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-the-desktop-apps-dead/935518)
**Author:** [@gbooker02](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gbooker02)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-the-desktop-apps-dead/935518 "2026-09-16T22:57:38Z")
I think it is time to ask: Are Plex HTPC and Plex for Mac/Windows/Linux dead? Plex HTPC has not had an update since last July Plex for Mac/Windows/Linux has had only one update since May and that was to support the we… --- ## [Plex (tv.plex.PlexDesktop) version 1.110.0 \[flatpak\] needs updating](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-tv-plex-plexdesktop-version-1-110-0-flatpak-needs-updating/931945)
**Author:** [@dokuro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dokuro)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-tv-plex-plexdesktop-version-1-110-0-flatpak-needs-updating/931945 "2026-09-15T16:07:08Z")
The plex linux desktop version on flatpak needs to be updated as one of its runtime components is now end of life … See below for details. Info: runtime org.freedesktop.Platform branch 23.08 is end-of-life, with reason… --- ## [Plex skips unwatched epsisodes and plays latest episode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-skips-unwatched-epsisodes-and-plays-latest-episode/942759)
**Author:** [@Silithas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Silithas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-skips-unwatched-epsisodes-and-plays-latest-episode/942759 "2026-09-11T08:49:46Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Version 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f As of late, weeks perhaps, plex desktop on linux most likely that i’ve updated most recently has started to randomly play latest episo… --- ## [Plex for Linux version 1.115.0 not showing on flathub](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-linux-version-1-115-0-not-showing-on-flathub/941787)
**Author:** [@dokuro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dokuro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-linux-version-1-115-0-not-showing-on-flathub/941787 "2026-09-02T09:28:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from Plex for Mac, Windows, and Linux: Has the linux version been pushed by plex’s to flathub correctly ? It’s still not showing up after a day and it should appear within a couple of hours of… --- ## [Plex for Mac, Windows, and Linux](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-windows-and-linux/446435)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-windows-and-linux/446435 "2026-08-17T10:19:19Z")
The new player app for Mac and Windows desktop apps can be downloaded from our downloads page Version# 1.0.0 You can read a bit more about it on our blog Constructive feedback about the new app is welcomed and can be … --- ## [Video Zoom (Crop) in Plex Desktop app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-zoom-crop-in-plex-desktop-app/803256)
**Author:** [@German](https://forums.plex.tv/u/German)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-zoom-crop-in-plex-desktop-app/803256 "2026-08-16T10:45:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.27.2.5929 Player Version#: 1.50.1.3176-06a9352d I’m an ultrawide user, I often have to zoom in to crop out hardcoded black bars, etc. I thought to myself “oh neat, plex has inputmaps, let me just bin… --- ## [Old components used in the linux flatpak version of Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/old-components-used-in-the-linux-flatpak-version-of-plex/941418)
**Author:** [@tryll1980](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tryll1980)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/old-components-used-in-the-linux-flatpak-version-of-plex/941418 "2026-08-08T07:53:36Z")
Using PLEX on Fedora and installed rthe flatpak version. When I just ran a flatpaks update it tells me that several of the dependencies inside the flatpak is end of life. It’s been like that for a while now. Anyone got c… --- ## [Weird white squares all over the place with latest version](https://forums.plex.tv/t/weird-white-squares-all-over-the-place-with-latest-version/840690)
**Author:** [@SartBimpson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SartBimpson)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/weird-white-squares-all-over-the-place-with-latest-version/840690 "2026-07-14T19:48:11Z")
Fortsetzung der Diskussion von Plex for Mac, Windows, and Linux: Anybody else having those weird, white rectangles over show and movie posters? Happening since latest version --- ## [No Plex Media Player for Ubuntu with Arm64](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-plex-media-player-for-ubuntu-with-arm64/939730)
**Author:** [@YuvalZiv](https://forums.plex.tv/u/YuvalZiv)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-plex-media-player-for-ubuntu-with-arm64/939730 "2026-06-16T16:31:09Z")
I’ve seen a thread from 2 years ago saying it’s not on the roadmap, but 2 years have passed and laptops powered by arm are a thing, so when can we see a proper Plex Media Player for them? I always thought Plex can be vi… --- ## [Add a client-side playback/debug overlay to Plex Web and Plex Desktop](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-a-client-side-playback-debug-overlay-to-plex-web-and-plex-desktop/939572)
**Author:** [@mordax7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mordax7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-a-client-side-playback-debug-overlay-to-plex-web-and-plex-desktop/939572 "2026-06-11T10:41:52Z")
I would like to request a proper client-side playback/debug overlay for Plex Web and Plex Desktop, similar to the playback information overlay available on some TV clients. Current situation When debugging playback issu… --- ## [DSF down-sampled to 48000](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dsf-down-sampled-to-48000/939334)
**Author:** [@marco\_difresco](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marco_difresco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dsf-down-sampled-to-48000/939334 "2026-06-01T13:06:58Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f I have some DSF files; if I play them through Plex, they are capped at 48000: But if I play them through to a music player, the play at the correct sam… --- ## [Personal Smart Playlist for Plex Clients](https://forums.plex.tv/t/personal-smart-playlist-for-plex-clients/926696)
**Author:** [@JforrestJr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JforrestJr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/personal-smart-playlist-for-plex-clients/926696 "2026-05-24T03:35:59Z")
I’m looking for the ability to have a playlist that can be created on the client side (any user) where you add shows (not episodes) for that user only. What this playlist will do is: either randomly select a show from … --- ## [Implement Picture in Picture mode in Plex players](https://forums.plex.tv/t/implement-picture-in-picture-mode-in-plex-players/277062)
**Author:** [@Maxou44](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Maxou44)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/implement-picture-in-picture-mode-in-plex-players/277062 "2026-05-23T23:26:31Z")
Hi, I use plex everyday, the players are great but it’s complicated to work and watch a movie in the same time if you have only one screen, it’s why it could be awesome if you could add the “Picture in Picture” support o… --- ## [Plex Player Flatpak Not Working on Fresh Install of Fedora 43 (KDE Plasma)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-player-flatpak-not-working-on-fresh-install-of-fedora-43-kde-plasma/933179)
**Author:** [@phamtq\_1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/phamtq_1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-player-flatpak-not-working-on-fresh-install-of-fedora-43-kde-plasma/933179 "2026-04-25T12:27:58Z")
Server Version#: N/A Player Version#: 1.110.0 I recently did a clean install of Fedora 43 KDE Plasama version and the Plex desktop app (Flatpak version) doesn’t load the app. The notification through KDE says: We’re … --- ## [Plex on Firefox not playing on Ubuntu Raspberry PI, Plays everything on Pi OS?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-firefox-not-playing-on-ubuntu-raspberry-pi-plays-everything-on-pi-os/938117)
**Author:** [@aaronslessman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/aaronslessman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-firefox-not-playing-on-ubuntu-raspberry-pi-plays-everything-on-pi-os/938117 "2026-04-19T04:02:26Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: 4.159.0 Hello! I was hoping I could get some ideas on how to fix the Plex web player on my installation of Ubuntu for raspberry pi? I am currently running a PI 4b, connec… --- ## [Multiple monitor setup fullscreen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-monitor-setup-fullscreen/937235)
**Author:** [@ljako0](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ljako0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-monitor-setup-fullscreen/937235 "2026-03-18T19:42:31Z")
Server Version#: - Player Version: Version 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f (Latest version from Flathub) I have a 2 monitor setup, the primary one is 1920x1080 and the other one is 1680x1050. When I start the app it starts on the… --- ## [Disable Downloads for a Player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-downloads-for-a-player/936537)
**Author:** [@CarlitoGil](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CarlitoGil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-downloads-for-a-player/936537 "2026-03-16T05:43:28Z")
Hi! I’d like to disable Downloads for myself on the Windows Player. As the Home Admin I can’t do it for my own user. Can’t unpin Downloads from the side menu or hide the button on Movies/Shows profiles. Don’t need to… --- ## [Player on Windows and Linux downloads original quality despite selecting reduced quality in settings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/player-on-windows-and-linux-downloads-original-quality-despite-selecting-reduced-quality-in-settings/936435)
**Author:** [@alexdowlding](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alexdowlding)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/player-on-windows-and-linux-downloads-original-quality-despite-selecting-reduced-quality-in-settings/936435 "2026-02-17T02:37:56Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f TrueNAS server and using Windows + Linux players to test. In the Downloads settings, I have selected lower video quality before attempting to download… --- ## [PlexHTPC high CPU load](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexhtpc-high-cpu-load/936363)
**Author:** [@Katagia](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Katagia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexhtpc-high-cpu-load/936363 "2026-02-15T10:03:59Z")
Hi Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 HTPC Player Version#: 1.70.1 I use as client: Debian Trixie, CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Nvidia proprietary drivers (RTX4060) Wayland for HDR support plexHTPC installed with flathub My pro… --- ## [SRT vanishing with client](https://forums.plex.tv/t/srt-vanishing-with-client/936186)
**Author:** [@Aleridia](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Aleridia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/srt-vanishing-with-client/936186 "2026-02-11T19:17:25Z")
Server Version#: 4.147.1 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Hello, I have a weird behavior with plex : when playing from browser everything is good, but when I want to play the same media in the player it doesn’t w… --- ## [Plex Desktop linux](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-desktop-linux/935527)
**Author:** [@Zehel122](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Zehel122)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-desktop-linux/935527 "2026-01-17T07:06:00Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 1.112.0 Plex flatpak crashes after awhile with the following error in journalctl: Jan 15 14:30:36 systemd\[2117\]: app-tv.plex.PlexDesktop@d8cda865548a4de0932023c44a6e72f3… --- ## [Love the Plex Player Screensaver, what platform has it?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/love-the-plex-player-screensaver-what-platform-has-it/935323)
**Author:** [@Zipperhead46163](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Zipperhead46163)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/love-the-plex-player-screensaver-what-platform-has-it/935323 "2026-01-10T22:02:45Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: The Plex Player Screensaver is great! Unfortunately LG TV’s have their own screensaver that overrides the Apps Screensaver. My Question is, are there any platforms where the Plex Med… --- ## [Plex player AppImage package](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-player-appimage-package/935321)
**Author:** [@A1ien](https://forums.plex.tv/u/A1ien)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-player-appimage-package/935321 "2026-01-09T20:49:14Z")
Hi. Are there any particular reasons why Plex player is not packed and distributed in AppImage format? As a proof of concept I did pack it and it worked just fine across multiple distros I tested. --- ## [Improve download recoverability // mod: continue/retry if failed or interrupted](https://forums.plex.tv/t/improve-download-recoverability-mod-continue-retry-if-failed-or-interrupted/935191)
**Author:** [@MattDale](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MattDale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/improve-download-recoverability-mod-continue-retry-if-failed-or-interrupted/935191 "2026-01-06T01:59:02Z")
I’ve recently had to start downloading some media as I’m on a poor connection. I’ve found that it often fails and then it neither retries or better, continues from where it left off. Given the main reason I want to use … --- ## [Debian package no longer available for plex-desktop on Linux?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/debian-package-no-longer-available-for-plex-desktop-on-linux/934892)
**Author:** [@greembow](https://forums.plex.tv/u/greembow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/debian-package-no-longer-available-for-plex-desktop-on-linux/934892 "2025-12-29T17:24:31Z")
Hey there, I was trying to get plex-desktop installed on a fresh install of Arch Linux and noticed that the .deb package that the AUR package (https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/plex-desktop) depends on is no longer prov… --- ## [Plex Flatpak using EOL libraries error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-flatpak-using-eol-libraries-error/934674)
**Author:** [@Clintre](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Clintre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-flatpak-using-eol-libraries-error/934674 "2025-12-21T08:44:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Flatpak is giving a warning that it is using end of life libraries, listed below. Info: runtime org.freedesktop.Platformbranch23.08is end-of-life, wi… --- ## [Let's take another look at 3D video support](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lets-take-another-look-at-3d-video-support/934665)
**Author:** [@SloSuenos](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SloSuenos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/lets-take-another-look-at-3d-video-support/934665 "2025-12-19T19:58:09Z")
Lets face it, 3D movies are a large and growing part of the adult film industry. Also, I think 3D headsets and glasses are going to take off soon and greatly increase the demand for 3D movies. While there are some apps … --- ## [Allow admins to preconfigure pinned libraries for users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-admins-to-preconfigure-pinned-libraries-for-users/934510)
**Author:** [@Neasmo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Neasmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-admins-to-preconfigure-pinned-libraries-for-users/934510 "2025-12-14T18:18:04Z")
Server Version: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version: Various Current Situation: When sharing libraries with users (managed users or Plex Home members), each user must manually pin libraries in their sidebar on every device the… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/player-linux/194.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=player-linux)