Shazam Now Integrated Directly into ChatGPT
ChatGPT users can now identify songs within the app using Shazam, after Apple brought its music recognition tool to OpenAI’s chatbot on Monday, March 9, 2026 [9to5Mac]. The feature allows users to simply ask “Shazam, what’s playing?” or “Shazam, what is this song?” to identify music without leaving the ChatGPT interface.
How the Integration Works
The integration works by typing prompts with the word “Shazam,” such as “Shazam, what’s playing?” or “Shazam, what is this song?” [MacRumors]. Song artwork and audio previews will appear inline within the chat interface. Users with the Shazam app already on their device can also save discoveries directly to their in-app library, while those without it can still use the function as the integration doesn’t require the Shazam app to be downloaded. [MacRumors]
Seamless Music Recognition
According to Shazam, the app for ChatGPT brings the ease and speed of Shazam’s music recognition technology to ChatGPT, providing a simple and seamless way to name and preview songs without leaving the chatbot. [9to5Mac]. The system uses the standard Shazam recognition technology, the same one present on Apple devices, to process the audio and immediately returns a preview of the track within the chat window. [Neowin]
Setup and Access
To use Shazam within ChatGPT, users can head to https://chatgpt.com/apps/, uncover Shazam, and connect their accounts. [9to5Mac] Once connected, users can start their prompt with the word “Shazam” or type /Shazam to invoke the app. [9to5Mac]
Expanding OpenAI’s Ecosystem
This deal is the latest in a string of third-party integrations OpenAI has been building around its chatbot. OpenAI launched its apps ecosystem in October 2025 with partners including Spotify, Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma and Zillow. [9to5Mac]
Apple and Music Integrations
Shazam’s integration with ChatGPT follows its integration with Ticketmaster in 2024, allowing artists to tie their live event listings directly to their tracks. [9to5Mac] In 2023, Shazam added the ability to identify music from video content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok on iOS. [9to5Mac]
Apple has been prioritizing music integrations within ChatGPT. Spotify integration allows users to receive personalized music and podcast recommendations, while Apple Music integration, launched in December 2025, allows subscribers to create playlists and search for music through prompts. [9to5Mac]
Global Availability
The Shazam integration is rolling out globally and is available in ChatGPT on iOS, Android, and web devices. [9to5Mac]