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From time to time, you may need to clear plex cache. Even though you probably won’t need to do this very often, if at all, it could help if a plugin or agent is giving you trouble. When Plex makes HTTP requests through a plugin, channel, or agent, it saves those requests on the server. Most of the time, these cached requests won’t cause problems, but it can be helpful to know where the cache directories are.
With Plex, you can watch millions of TV shows, movies, videos, and books in high definition. Its interactive library lets you save and choose the content you want to watch later. It also works on Android, iPhone, Windows, and Linux, so you can use it on any system. We mentioned below are the ways to clear plex cache. You can also go to the official Plex support site for more information about this error.
how to clear plex cache
On MacOS
- Click on Go then navigate to Go to Folder and select it.
- Next enter ~/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server/Plug-in Support/Caches in the Go to the Folder text entry box. Then, click the Go button.
- Delete the folder where you want the cache cleared.
On Windows
On a Windows computer, your user directory is where your cache is kept. Open Explorer and go to “%LOCALAPPDATA%Plex Media ServerPlug-in SupportCaches.”
There will be subdirectories in the Caches directory for each show or movie you’ve watched. You can delete each directory on its own, or you can delete them all at once.
On Android
You can also install Plex’s app on your Android smartphone or tablet. If you want to clear the app’s cache on your phone or tablet, it’s very simple to do so. Depending on what version of Android you have, the names of the screens and commands may be a little different, but in general:
- Swipe down on the top of your Android device and tap on settings, the gear-shaped icon.
- Next, under phone tap on Apps or Applications.
- Then select application manager.
- Select All Apps in the dropdown. Scroll down until you see the Plex app listed.
- Tap on it and choose storage.
- Finally, tap the clear cache button. That’s it – your Plex app cache is now clear.
FAQ
Does Plex cache movies?
As different Plex apps ask your Plex Media Server for images, they will be made as needed and stored in a cache for later use.
Why is Plex so laggy?
Check to see if you’re on Ethernet or Wi-Fi if your Plex playback keeps buffering and lagging. Plex will figure out the bandwidth on its own. If the internet connection isn’t strong enough for the media to work, and the client is set to play the most, it will try to cram as much as it can through.
What does optimizing do in Plex?
Media Optimizer is a feature that lets you tell Plex Media Server what content you want it to make “optimised” versions of. Basically, the server “pre-transcodes” the content based on the settings you choose and saves the result as a different “version” of the media.