If you’ve found a more suitable music recognition app and want to get rid of Shazam, this article is for you. Continue reading to learn how to delete your Shazam account on mobile and the web.
How to Delete Your Shazam Account (Mobile)
Open the Shazam app on your phone. Swipe up the screen on iOS or swipe left on Android and tap the settings icon. Scroll down and tap About, then tap Delete Account.
This will take you to the Shazam website, where you’ll be prompted to sign in to your Shazam account. Enter your details and follow the on-screen prompts.
After you’ve signed in successfully, you’ll land on the account deletion page. Scroll down and tap the red Delete Your Account button.
That’s it—you’ve successfully deleted your Shazam account.
How to Delete Your Shazam Account (Desktop)
Just as you can use Shazam to identify songs on the web, you can also delete your account using your favorite browser. In fact, it’s quicker to delete your Shazam account on the web. Doing this on your phone takes you to the Shazam website anyway, so it makes sense to take the web route if you have your computer on hand.
Start by signing out of your Shazam account on all devices. If you’re an Apple user, disable iCloud syncing. Next, go to the Shazam privacy page. Scroll down and click Delete Your Account. Sign in to your account and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
What Happens After You Delete Your Shazam Account?
Your account will be deleted 30 days after your request to delete it. Shazam will delete your personal data and only keep data that is no longer associated with you. If you didn’t sign out of your Shazam account before deleting it, you will be signed out when your account is deleted.
You can still use Shazam after deleting your account, as the app allows you to use it without signing in. However, the information Shazam collects will not be associated with you.
Just note that if you uninstall and reinstall the app, you won’t be able to access your Shazam history. If that’s not an option, and you prefer to retain your history, you’ll have to use Shazam with an account.
Explore Other Options
There are various music recognition apps you can try if you’re tired of using Shazam. Try different apps and compare the pros and cons to determine which is best for you. It’ll come down to preference, as they fundamentally do the same thing.
