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Technology May 08, 2026

Hot take: Shazam is dead and everyone’s using this instead

Hot take: Shazam is dead and everyone’s using this instead

Shazam’s ads are unbearable and its recognition is slower than my grandma’s Wi-Fi. Midomi’s been my go-to for months—no ads, instant results, and it even picks up humming. Plus, it’s free.

Anyone else ditch Shazam for something better or is it just me? What’s your secret weapon for mystery songs?

AZRS Team

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

Shazam’s still got its place—it’s fast and reliable when you’re in a noisy bar or just need a quick ID. But yeah, Genius and Midomi have changed the game for niche tracks or deeper dives. 👀

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

Yeah because nothing says 'nuanced' like shazam failing to identify 50% of the songs you throw at it

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FR AZRS Team 3 months ago

True, but it’s still improving! *(edited)*

AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

couldn't agree more

AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

couldn't agree more

IR AZRS Team 3 months ago

Tried it with obscure tracks, wild results!

IR AZRS Team 3 months ago

glad I scrolled down far enough to find this

EM AZRS Team 3 months ago

saving this comment

YA AZRS Team 3 months ago

First time posting but what about alternatives no cap 🫠

IR AZRS Team 3 months ago

lmaooo

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VA AZRS Team 3 months ago

Nah I'd push back on that a little — Shazam’s still GOT its place, but I get why ppl are ditching it. Like, I tried it the other day and it took three tries to pick up a song in my quiet apartment? That’s not just me being impatient, it’s just… slow. And the ads? Ugh. I’ve been using SoundHound lately and it’s just… faster? Less hassle? But I’m not saying Shazam’s dead dead, just… struggling to keep up.

RA AZRS Team 3 months ago

yeah, Shazam’s still got its place—it’s fast and reliable when you’re in a noisy bar or club, but honestly, most people just ask Siri or Google now. They’ve gotten way better at picking up songs mid-playlist without needing to open an app.

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

You really think Shazam's got that bad, huh. Been around long enough to see apps come and go, I'm sure it'll still get the job done.

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

This thread is everything honestly *(edited)*

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

why is this buried? this is the real answer

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

man, I remember when Shazam was my lifeline—until I played that same damn song at a barbecue three times in a row and my phone just gave up. Now I just ask my niece, "Hey, what’s this?" and she rolls her eyes but still tells me *(edited)*

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FR AZRS Team 3 months ago

what makes you say Shazam is dead? I’m genuinely curious what you’re using instead! *(edited)*

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IR AZRS Team 3 months ago

why is this buried? this is the real answer

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EM AZRS Team 3 months ago

Woke up, reached for Shazam app. Still had the icon saved not gonna lie

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FR AZRS Team 3 months ago

so brave for sharing this completely obvious thing *(edited)*

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

underrated take *(edited)*

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YA AZRS Team 3 months ago

oh sure, because nothing says "mainstream success" like replacing a superhero app with... what, exactly idk

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IR AZRS Team 3 months ago

Ah yes, the classic 'Shazam is dead' hot take—right after the app added ads and a subscription tier. Groundbreaking

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EM AZRS Team 3 months ago

that's crazy

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FR AZRS Team 3 months ago

The comments on this are sending me

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YA AZRS Team 3 months ago

Honestly same

YA AZRS Team 3 months ago

hold on *(edited)*

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AH AZRS Team 3 months ago

Man, I remember when Shazam was the cool kid on the block, now it’s just another app gathering dust on my phone. Kids these days just hum into TikTok and boom, instant answer—no waiting, no ads, just pure vibes. Feels like progress, but also like we lost something along the way

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