# AudD® Music Recognition

> Identify music from any website in your browser

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/audd](https://chrome-stats.com/d/audd)

## Overview

- **ID:** `audd`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AudD, LLC
- **Category:** search-tools,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 14,117
- **Weekly downloads:** 322
- **Rating:** 3.01 / 5 (194 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-06
- **First published:** 2023-01-31
- **Size:** 284 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/audd/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/AudDMusic/firefox-extension/issues](https://github.com/AudDMusic/firefox-extension/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/audd/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/audd/privacy/)

## Description

**AudD® Music Recognition** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to instantly identify music playing on any website within your browser. Simply install the extension and click its icon to recognize songs seamlessly without needing a separate app.

Powered by the AudD® Music Recognition API, the extension accesses a vast database of over 80 million songs. It not only identifies the track but also displays lyrics and provides direct links to popular streaming platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and YouTube Music. Additionally, it pinpoints the exact moment of the song playing in your browser, enhancing your music discovery experience.

Ideal for music lovers looking for a quick and easy way to search and explore songs while browsing, AudD® offers convenience and rich features designed by the AudD.io team. The extension is open-source, with the source code available on GitHub for transparency and community contributions.

## Rankings

- #634 — Overall
- #71 — Search Tools
- #100 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #6 — music
- #15 — identify
- #55 — song

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `identity`
- `storage`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `webNavigation`
- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `notifications`

### Host permissions

- `https://api.audd.io/`
- `https://www.googleapis.com/`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

AudD's Firefox extension is praised for usable song recognition on YouTube and live streams and as a helpful, cross-browser music finder. However, many users report a paywall requirement, inconsistent identification accuracy, and disruptive issues on streaming sites (muted audio, Netflix UI problems). Regional restrictions further undermine access. Overall, its value depends on whether it works reliably for the user and their region, with subscription pressure a major downside.

### Pros

- Generally effective song recognition on YouTube and live streams when it functions.
- Regarded by some users as the best music finder they've found so far and very helpful.
- Cross-browser convenience as a Firefox extension, with users noting it works across different browsers.

### Cons

- Mandatory subscription/paywall to continue using features.
- Inconsistent recognition performance; often mediocre or fails to identify songs.
- Causes playback or site UI issues, including muting audio and Netflix controls being obscured.
- Regional restrictions / sanctions blocking service in certain regions (geo-blocking).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/audd)