What is RPDB?

RPDB (Ratings Poster DataBase) is a service and client tool that fetches poster images with embedded rating badges from multiple sources — Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, Metacritic, Trakt, and more — and injects them into your media server's artwork. The result is a Plex / Jellyfin / Emby library where every poster shows the current score at a glance.

Features

• 🎭 Overlays live ratings onto poster images automatically
• 🍅 Sources from Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, Metacritic, Trakt, and TMDB
• 🖼️ Works with Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby
• 🔄 Automatically refreshes ratings as scores update
• 📐 Multiple badge styles and positions to match your theme
• 🧩 Pairs well with Kometa for full poster customisation

RPDB in Your Media Server Setup

RPDB is a finishing touch for a polished media library. Combine it with Kometa for custom collections and poster overlays, Posteria for poster management, and Tautulli for playback stats — and your media server looks as good as any commercial streaming service.

Why ElfHosted?

RPDB requires an always-running process that periodically checks your library and re-fetches updated rating images. Running it on a home machine means ratings go stale when the machine is off. ElfHosted keeps RPDB running persistently next to your media server so your posters always show current scores.

Technical Specs

• 💾 Included storage: minimal (poster cache)
• 🔌 Integrates with: Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, RPDB API (free tier available)
• 📋 Requires: RPDB API key (free at ratingposterdb.com)

FAQ

Do I need a paid RPDB account?
A free API key covers most use cases. The paid tier unlocks higher rate limits and additional rating sources.

Will it replace my existing posters?
RPDB overlays badges onto existing artwork rather than replacing it — your custom posters are preserved.