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Android Apps > Tools > Now Playing
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Now Playing

by Google LLC · Tools · Free
On Google Play since March 2026 · Data updated 2026-11-03

Now Playing is made and published by Google LLC. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Google LLC. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Google LLC and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

NicheLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.69
9,880 ratings
Installs
1
Last updated
March 4, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
N/A

Now Playing is a niche app, with 1 installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 9,880 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Summary

Now Playing automatically identifies music playing around you from your lock screen and consolidates your discoveries in a single hub. It supports listening on your preferred music service, with Pixel-specific compatibility noted for newer Pixel devices.

Pros & Cons

  • Automatic music identification from ambient audio
  • Centralized discovery hub for all identified tracks
  • Cross-service listening on preferred music services
  • Pixel-optimized compatibility for supported devices
  • Pixel-only compatibility may limit broader device support
  • Limited visible download activity in the provided snapshot; app appears very new

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Now Playing for Android

★★★★★ Aislinn Turner · Nov 1, 2026
NOW PLAYING puts an end to the days of wondering what the name of a song is and who the artist is!
★★★★★ Dawn Dixon · Oct 17, 2026
Very useful on my home screen as it picks up all the songs playing everywhere I go without having to open up my phone, open up another App to capture the tune. 😊
★★★★☆ Jeanette Becker · Oct 4, 2026
I love this feature but sometimes it misses some songs
★☆☆☆☆ Dhiraj Vanarase · Sep 4, 2026
After the latest September update also this application just shows as a Setting Up Now Playing but nothing happened for Pixel 7 Pro mobile. Can any developer check and update on this issue.
★☆☆☆☆ Tasbeel umar · Sep 15, 2026
Used to be great, but now it just sucks, can't the playlist history, last detected song was on 30th June. This used to be a feature for pixel buyers now it's just rubbish. And whatever update comes it basically downgrades the app further. I wish I could restore the app to its original version.
★☆☆☆☆ user-ch3gf8mj2l · Oct 31, 2026
Offline recognition stopped working since late October. The in-app button replies "no connection", can only recognize the previously recognized songs on the lock screen if not interfered (the tap on "see what's playing" stops the recognition and displays "no connection"). It recognizes unheard songs exclusively online. There are plenty of server-based music recognition apps, and Google's one is no better than them now. The one-star rating is for Google's disgusting bait-and-switch behavior.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Google LLC, from Google Play

“Your hub for music discovery on Pixel”

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Screenshots by Google LLC, from the Google Play listing
Description by Google LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Now Playing automatically identifies music playing around you from your lock screen.

See all the music you've discovered in one place, listen on your preferred music service, and more.

Note: this app is compatible with Pixel6+ phones with the March '26 Pixel Drop update or later.
Please check for the latest system update first if the download option is unavailable.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
15
App size
N/A
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Now Playing

15 libraries
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Trust & Safety: No permissions data provided in this snapshot; APK size listed as 0 bytes. A full safety assessment cannot be completed from the available information.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Launched
March 2026
  • Mar 4, 2026New AppVersion in TOOLS for Free
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
0
Play install range
1+
Launched
March 2026

Installs over time

Now Playing has been installed 1 times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 0 times.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for Now Playing

This app is not ranked

About the app and developer

About Now Playing

Now Playing is a tools app developed by Google LLC.

Install Statistics

Now Playing has been downloaded 1 times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 0 times.

User Ratings

Now Playing is rated 4.69 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 9.9 thousand ratings.

App Information

Now Playing is freely available from Google Play. The last update was on March 4, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2026.

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