Tautulli

Tautulli fills the gap in Plex's native analytics by providing the detailed statistics and monitoring that media server administrators need. While Plex shows basic "Now Playing" information, Tautulli maintains comprehensive historical records, generates detailed reports, and sends customizable notifications about server activity. For anyone running a Plex server for family or friends, Tautulli provides visibility into how the library is being used.

Common Use Cases

Plex administrators monitor real-time streaming activity to ensure server resources handle concurrent users, identifying when transcoding load impacts performance. Library curators analyze viewing statistics to understand which content is popular and what goes unwatched, informing decisions about future additions. Server operators set up notifications for new user registrations, playback starts, or server issues to stay informed without constantly checking dashboards. Bandwidth-conscious users track data consumption patterns to optimize quality settings or schedule heavy usage during off-peak hours. Home users share viewing history with family members and track watch progress across household devices.

Key Features

• Real-time monitoring of active Plex streams
• Complete playback history with search and filtering
• User statistics and activity tracking
• Library statistics showing plays, duration, and popularity
• Graphs for concurrent streams and bandwidth usage
• Custom notifications via Discord, Slack, email, and more
• Recently added media tracking
• Server information and performance metrics
• IP geolocation for stream origins
• Customizable home page dashboard
• Newsletter generation for new content
• API access for custom integrations
• Export statistics and reports
• Multi-user and multi-library support

Why deploy Tautulli on Hostinger VPS

Running Tautulli on a Hostinger VPS alongside or connected to your Plex Media Server provides always-on monitoring without requiring a home computer to run continuously. The VPS deployment ensures notifications are sent promptly regardless of your local network status, and the activity database accumulates without gaps from power outages or system restarts that affect home servers. For users running Plex on the same VPS, Tautulli adds negligible resource overhead while providing comprehensive insights into server utilization and user behavior. The web interface enables checking server status and statistics from any device, anywhere.