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Audacious
Audacious plays audio and is described by its project as an open-source player descended from XMMS.
About Audacious
Audacious is an open source audio player descended from XMMS. It plays local folders and files, searches a music library by artist and album, and creates and edits custom playlists. It also plays CDs and streams music from the Internet, with a graphical equalizer, audio effects, a Qt/GTK themed interface or Winamp Classic skins, and plugins such as lyric fetching and a VU meter.
It runs on Linux, BSD derivatives, macOS and Windows, with the latest version listed as 4.6.1 on the download page. Development and support are handled by volunteers with limited time, and bug reports need enough detail to reproduce the issue.
Key features
- Search for artists and albums in music library
- Create and edit custom playlists
- Play CDs and stream music from the Internet
- Adjust sound with graphical equalizer and audio effects
- Switch between Qt/GTK interface and Winamp Classic skins
- Fetch lyrics and display VU meter via plugins
Best for: Listeners on Linux, BSD derivatives, macOS, and Windows who manage local files, CDs, and internet streams in one player.
Good for
- Runs on Linux, BSD derivatives, macOS, and Windows
- Handles local files, CDs, and internet streams with playlists and library search
- Includes equalizer, audio effects, skins, and plugins for lyrics and VU meter
Watch out for
- Developed by volunteers with limited time for support
- Major design requests or bug reports without reproduction details may be ignored
Audacious at a glance
- Website
- audacious-media-player.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Audacious FAQ
Which systems can run Audacious?
Linux, BSD derivatives, macOS and Windows.
Where do I download the latest version?
The project lists version 4.6.1 as the latest and directs users to the download page.
Where can I get help if installation or playback fails?
Check the list of common problems first, then ask for help on the forums.
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