Shazam debuted in 2002 as an SMS-based service in the UK, quickly evolving to meet the demands of the digital age. By 2008, it was among the first apps available on the iPhone App Store. In 2011, Shazam marked a major milestone, recognizing 1 billion songs. Later, in 2018, Apple acquired Shazam, integrating it into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, solidifying its place in modern music discovery.
100 Billion Songs Identified
As of November 2024, Shazam has achieved an extraordinary feat: identifying more than 100 billion songs—roughly 12 songs for every person on the planet. Apple remarked that identifying this many tracks would require one person Shazaming every second for over 3,168 years. This milestone highlights the global appeal of the app and its role in music exploration.
“This monumental milestone reflects not only how much people love using Shazam, but also their interest in new music,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple Music and Beats’ vice president. “We continue to innovate to ensure that music lovers around the world can press the Shazam button no matter where they hear the music!”
Record-Breaking Song Recognitions
Among the billions of identified tracks, “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I holds the record for being Shazam’s most recognized song, with over 45 million searches, notes NIX Solutions. As Shazam continues to innovate, its influence on how we discover music grows ever stronger. We’ll keep you updated on any future milestones or new features the app introduces.