# DeadSpread

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1523844467](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1523844467)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1523844467`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Walter Sanders
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (101 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-17
- **First published:** 2020-07-23
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deadspread/id1523844467)
- **Website:** [https://whsmacon.com](https://whsmacon.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://whsmacon.com/policy.html](https://whsmacon.com/policy.html)

## Description

DeadSpread is a Chrome extension that makes it easy to stream and download Grateful Dead shows from archive.org and PanicStream. It provides quick access to classic jam-band performances in one place, with simple controls for streaming and offline listening.

In addition to Grateful Dead releases, DeadSpread surfaces Widespread Panic and other acts like Bloodkin and Drivin N Cryin, creating a focused hub for live-recordings enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #132,748 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise DeadSpread for its enormous catalog and user-friendly design. The app's fan-focused content and archive feel are highly valued. Some reviews note CarPlay support as a plus. However, several reports highlight stability problems—crashes and freezes, plus update-related glitches—and intermittent download persistence that can disrupt listening. If reliability improves, this could be a top-tier hub for Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic fans.

### Pros

- Extensive catalog of shows with a time-machine feel
- Easy to use and well-organized interface
- Fan-focused content with broad coverage for Dead/WSP fans
- CarPlay compatibility is valued by some users

### Cons

- Stability issues: crashes and freezes mid-track, including update-related problems
- Intermittent downloads and poor session persistence (downloads disappear after re-opening)

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