Shazam: Find song names from your browser

Identify music, search lyrics & more

Shazam: Find song names from your browser is an essential Chrome extension that lets you identify any song playing in your browser tab instantly. Whether it's music in a Netflix or YouTube video, Soundcloud mixes, or even Twitch live streams, Shazam recognizes songs quickly and accurately. With millions using it monthly, Shazam offers seamless access to artist details, song lyrics, and music videos.

Features include your personal Shazam history to revisit past identified tracks, the ability to play full songs via Apple Music, and a simple one-click interface that makes music discovery effortless. Recognized globally as a game changer by both users and notable critics, Shazam transforms how you interact with music online. Explore all the benefits on Shazam's official site, and enjoy discovering new tunes with ease.

By:
https://www.shazam.com/
Users:
5,000,000
Rating:
4.72
(25,735)
131 new ratings
Version:
2.5.0 Last updated: 2025-02-11
Creation date:
2021-12-13
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabCapture
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size:
528.00KB
Email:
sh*****@shazam.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
17 hours ago

User reviews

Users find the Shazam Chrome extension reliable, easy to use, and effective at identifying songs, making music discovery simple and enjoyable. It has been positively received worldwide over several years. However, some users desire syncing capabilities between devices and note occasional limitations with certain tracks, particularly those with noise interference or altered sound. Overall, it is praised as an excellent and useful tool for song identification in the browser.
Pros
  • Works well and identifies songs accurately
  • Easy to use and convenient for discovering new music
  • Has been reliable and liked by users for many years
  • Multi-language user appreciation indicating a broad user base
Cons
  • Does not have a feature to sync Shazam data between web browser and phone
  • Some songs are not found or missing from the database
  • May struggle with songs that have background noise, dialog, or heavily altered (BPM or pitch changed) versions
Recent reviews
it works and its nice
by Ri*****, 2025-06-16

works but i cannot see how i can sync the shazams of web browser and phone
by ra*****, 2025-06-16

Es muy buena se los recomiendo
by Jo*****, 2025-06-15
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Extension safety

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Shazam: Find song names from your browser requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
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Shazam: Find song names from your browser has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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