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Winamp to Relaunch as Subscription Streaming Service Powered by Deezer

The move seeks to turn Winamp’s nostalgic desktop features into a paid streaming product by using Deezer’s white-label technology and catalog.

Winamp was the most popular music player at the turn of the century, known for its efficiency and customizable interface (shown here is how Winamp's interface appeared in the early 2000s on the left, and a customized version made by user masayoshi.N on the right). Now, the company is hoping to expand into streaming services next year.
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Overview

  • Winamp and Deezer confirmed on Tuesday that they have formed a partnership to launch a subscription streaming service that the companies say will arrive in early 2027.
  • The new product will let users stream from Deezer’s catalog while also playing local music files, internet radio stations, and using Winamp’s customizable skins.
  • Winamp says it will add social features and new discovery and organization tools, and it will keep the existing desktop player available rather than replacing it immediately.
  • Key commercial details such as subscription pricing and the full feature list have not been released, leaving the offering’s economics and rollout plan unclear.
  • The relaunch leans on Winamp’s reported 40 million active desktop users and its 30th anniversary timing, but it enters a crowded market where Deezer holds a small share and has seen subscriber declines.