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New Plex Update Adds Discovery Tab and Universal Watchlists

Free for all to use, but still in beta testing

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on April 5, 2022 12:18PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Streaming service aggregate Plex is rolling out a huge user interface update adding new sections that make it easier to find content. The new Discovery section allows you to see what shows and movies are trending on selected streaming platforms, and a new Universal Watchlist consolidates everything you plan to watch, Plex reveals. There's also a new multi-service search function that lets you look for content across its supported platforms. Plex The Discovery section will show up as a new tab on the left-hand menu. You can select which streaming services and personal libraries you'd like the feature to focus on. Curated recommendations will appear in an endlessly scrolling menu with their subsequent trailers. The Universal Watchlist will be a subsection in the Home tab that lets you select the content you plan on watching from supported platforms, including Plex's own library. The Watchlist will also tell you if the movie is in theaters and notify you when it's available to watch on a service. A new button will be added to trailers that lets you add the movie to the list without skipping a beat. Plex Supporting all this is the new multi-platform search bar that looks for content on all of Plex without needing to sift through a specific app. It will tell you its release date and if it's on a personal media server. The new features will be free for everyone, although the Discovery tab and Universal Watchlist are still technically in beta. Because they are still in testing, Plex is asking its users to contact them on their official forums for any feedback. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 12 Best Free Movie Websites Online (October 2022) The 10 Best Ways to Watch Movies With Friends Online 7 Best Websites for Movie Trailers 11 Best Free Apps for Streaming Movies in 2022 HBO vs. HBO Max: What's The Difference? How to Clear Watch History on Discovery Plus What Is IMDb? How to Use Amazon Prime Video All About the Netflix Streaming Service How to Splice and Edit Video on the iPad The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) How to Find and Watch Disney Plus 4K Content Crunchyroll: What It Is and How to Watch Anime on It How to Use an Amazon Fire Tablet Amazon Prime Video Watch Party: What It Is and How to Use It How to Watch 4K Movies on Amazon Prime Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies