# Virtual Shuffle - Truly Random

> This Spotify shuffler ensures you hear truly random songs on Spotify

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.virock.virtualshufflev2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.virock.virtualshufflev2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.virock.virtualshufflev2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Victor Ahuwanya
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 18,061
- **Rating:** 3.35 / 5 (235 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.45
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2022-11-13
- **Publisher country:** NG
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.virock.virtualshufflev2)
- **Website:** [https://virock.org](https://virock.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://virock.org/privacy-policy](https://virock.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

Virtual Shuffle - Truly Random is a powerful Chrome extension designed to solve the common issue where Spotify's shuffle feature does not play songs truly at random. Unlike Spotify’s native shuffle, which often repeats the same sequence, this extension takes real-time control of your music queue to deliver genuine randomness.

Users can choose between Normal Shuffle, which plays completely random tracks, and Smart Shuffle, which tracks songs played to ensure each track in your collection plays once before repeating, even across app restarts. Additional features include playlist combining, bulk deletion, favorite song-based playlist creation, duplicate removal, and playlist import/export capabilities. This extension requires a premium Spotify account and offers a 7-day free trial, followed by affordable subscription or lifetime payment options. Enhance your Spotify listening experience with truly random music playback using Virtual Shuffle.

## Rankings

- #450,778 — Overall
- #7 — shuffle

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.virock.virtualshufflev2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Virtual Shuffle - Truly Random is praised for effectively fixing Spotify's flawed shuffle by delivering a truly random playback experience. Users appreciate hearing tracks they hadn't before and having better shuffle control. However, the recent shift to a subscription model has disappointed many longtime users. Compatibility issues with Android 14 and the need for online connectivity limit usability for some. While the app generally works well, occasional bugs and glitches were reported. Overall, the app fills a key gap but faces criticism mainly around pricing and some technical challenges.

### Pros

- Effectively solves Spotify's shuffle problems by providing a more random and truly shuffled playback experience.
- Users report that it plays songs that were rarely or never heard before, enhancing playlist variety.
- The app generally functions as intended for those who don't face compatibility issues.
- Offers better shuffle control compared to Spotify's native shuffle feature.
- Developer is responsive to issues and provides updates for bugs and performance improvements.

### Cons

- Recently adopted a subscription model, which many users find frustrating, especially those who previously purchased the app.
- Compatibility issues with Android 14 and some Spotify versions cause errors or malfunction.
- Requires the device to be online even for playing cached playlists, which is inconvenient for offline usage.
- Some users experience glitches such as repeated songs, playback delays, or the app interfering with Spotify controls.
- Occasional bugs causing delays in queue updates or erratic behavior of forward/back buttons.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.virock.virtualshufflev2)