10 Easy Steps to Check How Many Songs on Apple Music

Apple Music

Apple Music, the streaming music service from Apple, has become a popular choice for music lovers looking for a vast and diverse library of songs. However, when it comes to browsing through the service, it can be difficult to get a sense of how many songs are actually available. Whether you’re an avid music collector or simply curious about the depth of Apple Music’s catalog, knowing how to see how many songs are on the service can be incredibly helpful.

Fortunately, Apple provides users with several ways to view the total number of songs in its library. One method is to use the search bar at the top of the Apple Music app. By simply typing in a search term such as “all songs” or “complete library,” you can quickly generate a list of all the songs available on the service. The search results will display the total number of songs found, giving you a quick and easy way to gauge the size of Apple Music’s catalog.

Another option for viewing the total number of songs on Apple Music is through the service’s website. By logging into your Apple Music account on the web, you can access a variety of information about your account and the service itself. One of the options available is the “Stats” section, which provides detailed statistics about your listening habits and the content available on Apple Music. Within the “Stats” section, you will find a section that displays the total number of songs in the service’s library. This information is updated regularly, ensuring that you have the most up-to-date count of the available music.

Accessing the Apple Music Library

To get a count of the songs in your Apple Music library, you need to access it through the Apple Music app. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Open the Apple Music App: Locate the Apple Music app icon on your device and tap on it to open the app.
Navigate to the Library Tab: Once the app opens, you’ll be on the "Listen Now" tab by default. To access your library, tap on the "Library" tab located at the bottom of the screen.
Select the "Songs" Option: In the Library tab, you’ll see various sections for different media types, such as Artists, Albums, and Playlists. To see a list of all the songs in your library, tap on the "Songs" option.
Check the Song Count: Once you’re in the Songs section, you’ll see a list of all the songs in your library. At the top of the list, you’ll find the total number of songs displayed. This number represents the total count of songs in your Apple Music library.

Utilizing Siri

To check the number of songs in your Apple Music library using Siri, follow these steps:

Activate Siri by pressing and holding the Home button or saying “Hey Siri.”
Ask Siri, “How many songs do I have in my Apple Music library?”
Siri will provide the total number of songs in your library.

Siri also offers additional voice commands to help you manage your Apple Music library. Here’s a table summarizing some useful commands:

Command	Function
“Play my music”	Starts playing your favorite music
“Skip this song”	Skips to the next song
“Play more like this”	Recommends similar songs
“Add this song to my library”	Adds the current song to your library
“What song is this?”	Identifies the currently playing song

Exploring the Music App

To begin your exploration of Apple Music’s song library, launch the Music app on your device. The app interface includes several tabs, each providing access to different sections of the service:

Library: Contains all the music you’ve added to your Apple Music account, including purchases, downloads, and playlists.
Browse: Allows you to discover new music, explore various genres, and browse curated playlists.
Radio: Provides a variety of live and on-demand radio stations.
Search: Use the search bar to find specific songs, artists, or albums.

Understanding the Song Count Display

To view the number of songs in your Apple Music library, follow these steps:

Tap the Library tab.
Select the desired library section (e.g., Songs, Albums, Playlists).
Check the top right corner of the screen. The song count will be displayed next to the section name.

The song count can also be displayed for specific playlists or albums. Simply tap on the playlist or album to open it, and the song count will be shown below the playlist or album title.

Section	Song Count Location
Songs	Top right corner of the screen
Albums	Top right corner of the screen
Playlists	Below the playlist title
Albums	Below the album title

Checking Your Playlists and Albums

If you have already created playlists or albums in Apple Music, you can check the number of songs they contain by following these steps:

Open the Apple Music app on your device.
Navigate to the “Library” tab.
Select “Playlists” or “Albums” from the side menu.
Locate the playlist or album you want to check.

The number of songs in the playlist or album will be displayed next to its name. For example, if a playlist has 25 songs, it will be displayed as “My Playlist (25 songs).” Similarly, if an album has 12 songs, it will be displayed as “My Album (12 songs).”

If you have a large number of playlists or albums, you can use the search bar at the top of the screen to filter your results. Simply enter the name of the playlist or album you are looking for, and Apple Music will display a list of matching results. You can then check the number of songs in each playlist or album from the search results.

Viewing Your Recently Played Songs

To see a list of your recently played songs on Apple Music, follow these steps:

Open the Apple Music app.
Tap the Listen Now tab.
Scroll down to the Recently Played section.
Tap See All to view a complete list of your recently played songs.

Filtering Your Recently Played Songs

You can filter your recently played songs by artist, album, or genre. To do this, tap the Filter button in the top-right corner of the Recently Played screen. Then, select the filter criteria that you want to apply.

Viewing Your Recently Played Songs on Other Devices

You can also view your recently played songs on other devices that are signed in to your Apple Music account. To do this, open the Apple Music app and tap the Listen Now tab. Then, scroll down to the Recently Played section.

Exporting Your Recently Played Songs

You can export your recently played songs to a CSV file. To do this, tap the Export button in the top-right corner of the Recently Played screen. Then, select the format that you want to export the file to.

Platform	How to view recently played songs	How to filter recently played songs	How to view recently played songs on other devices	How to export recently played songs
Mac	Open the Music app. Choose ‘Recently Added’ from the left-hand sidebar.	Click the ‘Filter’ menu. Choose a filter (e.g. artist, album, time period).	Sign in to your Apple Music account on another Mac.	Right-click the ‘Recently Added’ playlist. Choose ‘Export Playlist’.
iPhone and iPad	Open the Music app. Tap the ‘Library’ tab. Tap ‘Recently Played’.	Tap the ‘Filter’ button. Choose a filter (e.g. artist, album, time period).	Sign in to your Apple Music account on another device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV).	Apple does not provide an option to export recently played songs from iPhone or iPad.
Apple TV	Open the Music app. Choose ‘Recently Played’ from the left-hand side menu.	Choose a filter (e.g. artist, album, time period).	Sign in to your Apple Music account on another Apple TV.	Apple does not provide an option to export recently played songs from Apple TV.
Apple Watch	Open the Music app. Choose ‘Recently Played’ from the top-level menu.	Apple does not provide a way to filter recently played songs on Apple Watch.	N/A	N/A

Analyzing Your Listening History

Analyzing your listening history is the most comprehensive way to find out how many songs you have on Apple Music. For this method, you’ll need to use a computer. Here are the steps:

Open the Apple Music app on your computer.
Click on the “Listen Now” tab, then select the “Profile” icon.
Click on the “Replay” tab.
Scroll down to the “Your Top Songs” section.
Click on the “See All” button.
The number of songs you have on Apple Music will be displayed at the top of the page. This number includes all the songs you’ve added to your library, as well as the songs you’ve listened to on Apple Music radio or through the “For You” section.

Additionally, you can use the following steps to view your history by year:

Once you’re on the “Your Top Songs” page, click on the “Year” tab.
Select the year you want to view.
The number of songs you listened to in that year will be displayed at the top of the page.

Example: If you want to view your listening history for 2023, the process would be as follows:

Click on the "Replay" tab.
Scroll down to the "Your Top Songs" section.
Click on the "See All" button.
Click on the "Year" tab.
Select "2023".

The number of songs you listened to in 2023 will be displayed at the top of the page.

Exploring the “Browse” Tab

The “Browse” tab in Apple Music offers an extensive catalog of songs, ranging from the most recent releases to timeless classics. To determine the number of songs available on the platform:

1. Click on the “Browse” tab at the bottom of the Apple Music app.

2. Select the “Music” category.

3. Navigate to the “Categories” section and click on “All Categories.”

4. Scroll down and locate the “Charts” section.

5. Hover over the “Top 100” playlist.

6. A pop-up window will appear, displaying the number of songs in the playlist.

7. Perform the following calculations to estimate the total number of songs on Apple Music:

Multiply the number of songs in the “Top 100” playlist by 100 to obtain an approximate number of songs in the “Charts” section.
Multiply the number of songs in the “Charts” section by the number of categories (excluding “Charts”) listed in the “All Categories” section.
Add the estimated number of songs from the “Charts” section to the estimated number of songs from the other categories.

This calculation will provide a rough estimate of the total number of songs available on Apple Music.

Category	Estimated Number of Songs
Charts	100 x ###
Other Categories	100 x ###
Total	###

Navigating the “For You” Section

The “For You” section is the default landing page when opening the Apple Music app. Here’s how to check the number of songs within this section:

Open the Apple Music app on your device.
Tap on the “For You” tab at the bottom of the screen.
Scroll down to the “Playlists” section.
Tap on “See All” next to the “Playlists” heading.
A list of all the playlists in the “For You” section will appear.
Tap on the “Songs” tab at the top of the screen.
The number of songs in the “For You” section will be displayed at the top of the screen.
You can also filter the songs by genre, artist, or album by tapping on the corresponding tabs at the top of the screen.

Section	Number of Songs
For You	2,563
Playlists	512
Songs	2,051

Using the Search Bar

Apart from the methods described above, you can also use the search bar to count the number of songs on Apple Music. Here are the steps:

Launch the Apple Music app on your device.
In the top-right corner of the screen, tap the search icon (magnifying glass).
In the search field, type “My Music”.
Once the results appear, you will see the total number of songs in your library displayed at the top of the page, next to “Songs”.
For example, it might say “Songs (2,567)”.


This method provides a quick and easy way to get an accurate count of your Apple Music library.

However, it’s important to note that this method will only count the songs that are currently in your library. It will not count songs that you have previously deleted or removed from your library.

Downloading Music for Offline Listening

To download music for offline listening, follow these steps:

1. Find the song or album you want to download.

2. Tap the three dots next to the song or album title.

3. Tap “Download.”

4. The song or album will start downloading.

5. Once the download is complete, a green checkmark will appear next to the song or album title.

6. You can now listen to the song or album offline by going to the “Library” tab and selecting “Downloaded Music.”

7. To delete a downloaded song or album, tap the three dots next to the song or album title and tap “Delete.”

Additional Information:

Feature	Description
Download limit	You can download up to 100,000 songs to your Apple Music library.
Storage space	Downloaded music will take up space on your device. The amount of space required will vary depending on the size of the songs you download.
Internet connection	You need an internet connection to download music.
Subscription required	You need an Apple Music subscription to download music.

How To See How Many Songs On Apple Music

Apple Music is a music streaming service that offers a vast library of songs to its users. If you’re curious about how many songs are available on the platform, here’s how you can find out:

Open the Apple Music app on your device.
Tap on the “Browse” tab at the bottom of the screen.
Scroll down to the “Genres” section and tap on any genre.
At the top of the genre page, you will see the number of songs available in that genre.

As of January 2023, Apple Music has over 100 million songs in its library. This number is constantly growing as new music is added to the platform every day.