What Is Overseerr? #
Overseerr is a modern media request and discovery tool that integrates with Plex, Sonarr, and Radarr. It provides a beautiful interface where you and your Plex users can browse, request, and automatically download movies and TV shows.
Installing Overseerr #
- Open your Evoseedbox dashboard → Apps section
- Find Overseerr → Click Install
- Once installed, click Open
Initial Setup #
- Sign in with your Plex account
- Configure your Plex server connection (usually auto-detected)
- Add Sonarr: Settings → Services → Add Sonarr → Enter localhost, port 8989, API key from Sonarr → Settings → General
- Add Radarr: Same process, port 7878
- Configure user permissions (who can request what)
How Overseerr Works #
The workflow is fully automated:
- A user browses Overseerr’s catalog and clicks Request on a movie or show
- Overseerr sends the request to Sonarr (TV) or Radarr (movies)
- Sonarr/Radarr searches your indexers via Prowlarr
- The torrent downloads via ruTorrent or Deluge
- The file is organized and appears in Plex automatically
Overseerr vs Ombi #
| Feature | Overseerr | Ombi |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Modern, Netflix-like | Functional but dated |
| Plex integration | Deep (syncs users, libraries) | Basic |
| Discovery | Trending, popular, by genre | Search only |
| 4K handling | Separate 4K profiles | Limited |
| Active development | Very active (2025-2026) | Slower updates |
