An open-source Shazam client for identifying music on your PC. For when your phone's microphone just doesn't cut it.
Publisher’s description
What is WhatAmIHearing?
WhatAmIHearing is an open-source music player program for Windows from zemoto. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0, released on July 26, 2026. 4 versions are listed since August 17, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zemoto/WhatAmIHearing) has 84 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source Shazam client for identifying music on your PC. For when your phone's microphone just doesn't cut it.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: WhatAmIHearing is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is WhatAmIHearing 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:
CFA277C621C8BB7823939C5ACC6C1FCFD9F348AA79417CE574945AB316FA863E· 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
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0Latest | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.5 | June 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.4 | April 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 3.3 | August 17, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zemoto.WhatAmIHearing -eProgram files (.exe): whatamihearing.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- zemoto
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zemoto/WhatAmIHearing
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0
- Released
- July 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 84
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- zemoto.WhatAmIHearing
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WhatAmIHearing free?
Yes. WhatAmIHearing is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is WhatAmIHearing 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 WhatAmIHearing 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.
Does WhatAmIHearing run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of WhatAmIHearing?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 17, 2025.
Can I use WhatAmIHearing without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to WhatAmIHearing?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
