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Winamp

 885 likes

Media player for Windows offering ease of use, skinnable design, advanced audio visualizers, and support for plug-ins, playlists, music library, and various audio formats. Known for extensibility, music visualization, and online community support.

Media Library

License model

  • FreeProprietary

Application types

Country of Origin

  • BE flagBelgium
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
4.2 / 5 Avg rating (27)
885likes
28comments

Features

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Properties

  1.  Support for Themes
  2.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Internet Radio
  2.  Music Library
  3.  Skin customization
  4.  Crossfading
  5.  Mp3 Tag Editor
  6.  Playlists management
  7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  8.  Ad-free
  9.  Works Offline
  10.  Lossless Audio
  11.  No registration required
  12.  Dark Mode
  13.  Shoutcast streaming
  14.  Mix Music
  15.  iPhone/iPod sync
  16.  Automatic Tagging
  17.  Audio Analysis
  18. Android icon  Android Sync
  19.  OGG
  20.  Parametric Equalizer
  21.  Integrated Web Browser
  22.  Built-in themes
  23.  Visualize Music

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Recent activities

  • u7741339 liked Winamp
    about 1 month ago
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    AxelKennedal added Winamp as alternative to Versed
    about 2 months ago
  • miinty liked Winamp
    2 months ago
  • Guest thinks Ad-free is a important feature of Winamp
    2 months ago
  • sc54168, Agibi and gaffe820 liked Winamp
    2 months ago
  • Cubium updated Winamp
    3 months ago
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    POX added Winamp as alternative to ClassiPod
    3 months ago
  • App icon
    POX added Winamp as alternative to monoPlayer
    3 months ago
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Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: Winamp has been praised over the years for its comprehensive audio format support and customization capabilities, with a strong user preference for its classic skin and intuitive interface. Features like its Auto Tagger and podcast fetching are highlighted positively, while concerns are noted about unnecessary toolbars and features. Despite some criticisms, it remains a favorite due to its extensive plugin library and consistent performance, although some users prefer alternatives like Foobar2000 and AIMP.
Top Positive Comment
cristoforomione
Jun 30, 2015
1

playing with winamp visualization in a dark room!

Top Negative Comment
Shoji
Feb 23, 2017
5

AIMP is better alternative

Shaz Shah
Jun 7, 2024
-1

I have to admit. I'm a nostalgic person. I know there's other audio players out there, but "it really whips the Llama's [butt]". It just works!

enjourni
Jan 24, 2023
-1

It still whips the llama's ass

eziofear
Feb 15, 2022
-1

The best audio player since Windows Xp. For many years I listened only with it, and sometimes dabbled with visualization settings and came up with my own presets. Only pleasant memories of this player.

Juan Cuartas
Aug 22, 2021
0

I have great memories of Winamp in the 90s, and I go back and still see it as formidable. Long live Winamp

NanyZakry
Aug 20, 2020
0

The greatest one for audio

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What is Winamp?

Winamp is a media player originally developed by Justin Frankel and Dmitry Boldyrev by their company Nullsoft, which they later sold to AOL, who sold to Radionomy in January 2014.

Supports extensibility with plug-ins and skins, and features music visualization, playlist and a media library.

Since 2023 there is a mobile app for Android and iOS, which integrates online radio and podcasts.

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Winamp information

  • Developed by

    BE flagWinamp SA
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Free product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0.
  • Written in

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.2 (27 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    238 alternatives listed
  • News

    6 news article related to Winamp
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Dutch
    • French
    • Italian
    • Spanish

AlternativeTo Categories

Audio & MusicCD/DVD ToolsVideo & Movies

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Our users have written 28 comments and reviews about Winamp, and it has gotten 885 likes

Winamp was added to AlternativeTo by Stuck on Sep 23, 2008 and this page was last updated Apr 4, 2025.