Since its humble beginnings in 2002, Shazam has changed the way we discover music. No more frustration over an unknown song whose name escapes us. Today, thanks to this iconic app, 100 billion tracks have been identified around the world. Mind-boggling numbers To celebrate…
Mind-boggling numbers
To celebrate this historic milestone, Apple, which has owned Shazam since 2018, is sharing a few impressive comparisons:
- 12 tracks identified for every person on Earth.
- 3,168 years: that’s how long it would take to reach this figure by Shazaming one track per second.
- Dance Monkey by Tones and I remains the most identified track, with 45 million searches to its name.
- During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kavinsky’s Nightcall was Shazamed at a record pace: the highest number of searches in a single minute in the app’s history.
A remarkable technological evolution
Launched as a text message service where you dialled 2580, Shazam has never stopped evolving. In 2008, its arrival on the App Store marked a key step, bringing music recognition to millions of users. And in 2018, its acquisition by Apple opened up new opportunities:
- On iOS and macOS, Shazam identifies tracks in an instant, even with headphones on.
- On Apple Watch, a smart widget automatically detects music playing nearby.
- On Android, Wear OS users can also access Shazam directly from their smartwatch.
Shazam, a mirror of music trends
Beyond its everyday usefulness, Shazam has become a barometer of global trends. Its commitment to music doesn’t stop at recognising tracks: it connects listeners with artists and reflects the defining moments of the music scene, such as Phoenix and Angèle’s performance at the Paris Olympics.
A milestone, but not the finish line
With 300 million monthly active users, Shazam isn’t slowing down. This 100 billion milestone is just further proof of our insatiable appetite for discovering music.
So what are you waiting for? Hit that magic button and help reach the next billions.
