Plex Media Server Version 0.9.17.0 May 2026

Plex Media Server version 0.9.17.0 was a significant release, primarily known as the "Transcoder Preview"

  • To burn forced subtitles on server transcoding: enable “Automatically select forced subtitles” if present in settings.

    • Key Features of Plex Media Server 0.9.17.0 plex media server version 0.9.17.0

    App Incompatibility: Most modern Plex client apps (Smart TVs, newer iOS/Android versions) can no longer talk to a server this old. Plex Media Server version 0

    3. Plex Home and Managed Users

    • Refined the Plex Home feature (introduced in earlier 0.9.x versions) with improved switching between managed users.
    • Added the ability to restrict managed users from accessing certain libraries (e.g., blocking adult content from kids’ accounts).
  • Start/enable service:

    3.3 Transcoding & Streaming

    • Transcode Throttling: The server now temporarily pauses transcoding if the client buffer is full, lowering CPU usage on busy systems.
    • Direct Play of ALAC (Apple Lossless) and FLAC 5.1 to compatible clients.
    • Improved MP4/M4V container handling (fixed timecode parsing for broken or homemade files).

    Overview and Key Features