The Song Recognition extension identifies music in a browser using the Shazam API.
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AHA Music identifies songs from uploaded audio using audio fingerprinting and a database of music fingerprints.
About AHA Music
AHA Music identifies songs using audio fingerprinting and a database of music fingerprints. Users can upload audio and video files, submit a direct media URL or YouTube URL, record sound through the microphone, or use a Chrome extension that detects songs playing in the browser, including Spotify, Deezer, and YouTube streams.
File uploads are limited to 100MB and only the first 60 seconds are analyzed. Microphone recordings are submitted at 15 seconds with a limit of 10 per day, and recognition is asynchronous with result IDs for later checking.
Key features
- Identify songs in uploaded audio and video files
- Recognize songs from direct media URL and YouTube URL
- Record audio via microphone for online recognition
- Chrome extension detects songs playing in browser tab
- Retrieve results later using UPLOAD_ID or RECORD_ID
- Supports mp3, wav, mp4, avi, flv formats
Best for: People who need to identify songs from audio or video files, URLs, live recordings, or browser playback.
Good for
- Chrome extension described as free and able to recognize songs with headphones
- Supports common audio and video formats such as mp3, wav, mp4, avi, and flv
- Provides IDs to check asynchronous recognition results later
Watch out for
- Uploaded files limited to 100MB and only first 60 seconds analyzed
- Microphone recordings limited to 10 submissions per day
- Microphone recognition requires Chrome, Firefox, or Opera and microphone permission
AHA Music at a glance
- Category
- Music & Audio › Music Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Browser extension, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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AHA Music FAQ
What file size and length limits apply to uploads?
Most audio and video formats are supported up to 100MB, and only the first 60 seconds are analyzed.
How does online recording work?
Play music and start recognition; the recording is submitted at 15 seconds or can be stopped and submitted manually.
How can I check a result later?
Save the UPLOAD_ID, RECORD_ID, URL_ID, or Y_URL_ID and use the corresponding Get Result option.
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