An electron client for netease cloud music, xiami music, qq music, kugou music, kuwo music and migu music.
Publisher’s description
What is Listen1?
Listen1 by Listen 1 is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It ranks 35th by popularity among music players in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.33.0, released on June 17, 2025. The version history goes back to June 13, 2021: 38 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 669 times. The source code on GitHub (listen1/listen1_desktop) has 11,437 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “one for all free music in china (Windows, Mac, Linux desktop)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Listen1 is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- NetEase Cloud Music
- QQ Music
- Kugou Music
- Kuwo Music
- bilibili
- Migu Music
- Qian Qian Music
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Is Listen1 safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FB88E4ECB8C3BD31781DA0B396BD8B91E5AD04F7A0E73F95AE4EAC0A3A7A9FF2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the listen1/listen1_desktop repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review1
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 38 versions ›38 versions over 4 years · about 9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.33.0Latest | June 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.32.0 | April 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.31.0 | July 28, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.30.0 | July 14, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.29.0 | July 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.28.0 | July 2, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.27.0 | November 10, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.26.2 | September 20, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id listen1.listen1 -echoco install listen1 -ylisten1_2.33.0_win_x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.listen1.Listen1Information
- Publisher
- Listen 1
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/listen1/listen1_desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.33.0
- Released
- June 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 38
- Updates / year
- 9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 669
- GitHub stars
- 11,437
- GitHub forks
- 1,523
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- listen1.listen1
- Chocolatey package
- listen1
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Frequently asked questions
Is Listen1 free?
Yes. Listen1 is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Listen1 safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Listen1 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Listen1 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Listen1 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Listen1?
The versions page lists all 38 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 13, 2021.
What are alternatives to Listen1?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
