How do I play and guess the song?

Press Play to listen to the first short audio snippet (1–2 seconds). Type your guess into the search bar and click Submit. If you're stuck, click Skip or make a guess to unlock longer audio clips (up to 30 seconds).

Is MusicGuess.app a free Heardle alternative?

Yes! Unlimited Music Guessing Game is a completely free, modern alternative to Heardle with zero daily lockouts. You can play endless rounds across unlimited Billboard hits, specific decades from the 1960s to 2020s, curated genre playlists, and custom artist packs.

When does the Daily Song Challenge reset?

The synchronized Daily Challenge resets every 24 hours at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Everyone worldwide gets the exact same daily mystery track to guess, and the fastest solvers rank on the global daily leaderboard.

How do Multiplayer duels and party rooms work?

In the Multiplayer Arena, you can queue up for instant live 1v1 matchmaking battles against other players or create custom private party lobbies for 2 to 6 players with customizable rounds, sudden death rules, and decade or artist filters.

Do I need an account to save my stats and win streaks?

No account is required to start playing—your stats and streaks save locally to your device. You can also create a free cloud account in seconds to sync your career stats, win streaks, level XP, and friend list across all your devices.

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Guess the Song

One global mystery song every day. Listen to 30-second audio snippets, test your music knowledge with 6 tries, and climb today's leaderboard!

Daily EST Leaderboard 30s Audio 6 Tries

2–6 Players

Multiplayer Arena

Play head-to-head 1v1 or gather friends in private party rooms! Synchronized 3-2-1 audio countdowns, live player scoring, and instant chat.

1v1 Matches Private Rooms Live Scoreboard Match Chat

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Welcome to Music Guess!

Can you name the mystery song from just the first second? Listen to short clips and test your music knowledge.

Music Guess is a free music trivia game you can play anytime. Listen to short audio snippets, name the tune, and challenge your friends.

Unlike other music games that only let you play one song a day, you can play as many rounds as you want here. Try today's Daily Song Challenge, travel through the decades from the 60s to the 2020s, pick specialized genres like Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, or K-Pop, and play live 1v1 multiplayer matches.

Daily Song Challenge

A new mystery song every day at midnight EST. Everyone in the world gets the exact same track—guess it fast to climb the leaderboard!

1v1 Battle Arena

Jump into real-time matches against other players. Race to guess 10 songs with speed bonuses and tiebreakers.

Custom Party Rooms

Create private lobbies for 2 to 6 friends. Pick your favorite playlists and see who has the best music memory.

Decades & Genre Packs

Play hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s, plus Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, and custom artist packs.

How to Play

Guess the song in 6 tries or fewer.

Playing is simple:

Listen: Press Play (or tap Space) to hear the first 1-second clip.
Search: Type the song title or artist name and select your guess from the list.
Unlock More: Not sure yet? Hit Skip or submit a guess to unlock more of the track (up to 30 seconds).
Win & Share: Guess the song within 6 attempts, check out the album artwork, and share your score with friends!

Want to see full scoring details and keyboard shortcuts? Check out our Game Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about Music Guess.

Is Music Guess free to play?

Yes, 100%! Music Guess is completely free with no paywalls or daily limits. You can play as many rounds as you want on mobile, tablet, or desktop.

How does the Daily Song Challenge work?

Every day at midnight EST, everyone worldwide gets the exact same mystery song to guess. Solve it quickly in as few attempts as possible to get on the daily leaderboard.

How does 1v1 matchmaking work?

Click "1v1 Matchmaking" to jump into a live match against another online player. You both hear the same clips and race to see who can identify 10 songs the fastest.

Can I play private games with my friends?

Yes! Click "Multiplayer Arena" → "Create Room" to get a 5-letter room code. Share that code with your friends so you can all join the same private match.

Do I need an account to save my stats?

No account is needed—your stats and streaks save automatically in your browser. If you want to sync your stats across different devices, you can create a free account anytime.

Where do the audio clips come from?

All music clips are legal 30-second promotional previews streamed directly through official Apple Music / iTunes APIs for music trivia and song discovery.

Can I install Music Guess on my phone?

Yes! On iPhone/iPad (Safari), tap the Share button → Add to Home Screen. On Android (Chrome), tap the three dots menu → Install App for a full-screen app experience.

How do I request a song or report an issue?

We'd love to hear your feedback! Visit our Contact Page, email us at support@musicguess.app, or send a message through our live support chat.

Player Profile & Career Statistics

Track your music trivia mastery, rank, and song guess history.

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