Shazam Surpasses 100 Billion Song Recognitions

Shazam, the music recognition app acquired by Apple in 2018, has surpassed 100 billion song recognitions, an impressive increase from 70 billion in 2022. This milestone equates to approximately 12 songs identified for every person on Earth and would require a user to identify a song every second for 3,168 years to reach that number. Launched in 2002 as an SMS service, Shazam gained traction after the App Store's debut in 2008, becoming a cultural phenomenon that has become synonymous with music discovery. Apple executives emphasized that this achievement reflects a strong public desire for new music and innovation in music recognition. Shazam continues to evolve with features integrated into the iOS ecosystem, such as widgets and direct access from the iPhone Action button. In celebration, Apple has also created a Top 100 Songs of All Time playlist, featuring tracks like