Disable the setting in Plex to automatically empty trash.
With that setting enabled Plex is deleting the media from the database as soon as the file is deleted and before the new version is written, causing it to appear as newly added.
A place to share alternatives to popular online services that can be self-hosted without giving up privacy or locking you into a service you don't control.
For Example
We welcome posts that include suggestions for good self-hosted alternatives to popular online services, how they are better, or how they give back control of your data. Also include hints and tips for less technical readers.
Useful Lists
Disable the setting in Plex to automatically empty trash.
With that setting enabled Plex is deleting the media from the database as soon as the file is deleted and before the new version is written, causing it to appear as newly added.
Is there any consequences? Do you need to manually empty trash or is it cleaned up on a schedule?