# Plex Deteriorates; Could Jellyfin Be a Good Alternative?

Plex continues to frustrate users with unwanted features and a worsening user experience. The open-source media server Jellyfin is gaining attention as a potential replacement. This matters for anyone managing a personal media library seeking a more customizable and privacy-focused solution.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/plex-keeps-getting-worse-is-jellyfin-a-decent-replacement/) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000