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 Image of the WatZatSong website in May 2024 | |
Type of site | Song indentification and social networking service |
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| Available in | English and French |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Country of origin | France |
| Employees | 3+ |
| URL | watzatsong |
| Registration | Yes |
| Launched | 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
WatZatSong (stylized as WatZat♫Song?) is a French music identification and social networking website created by French programmers and co-founders Raphaël Arbuz and Thibault Vanhulle in 2006.[1]
The website allows users to upload files in formats such as .mp3, .aac, .wav, .m4a, and .ogg. When logged in, users can upload these files onto the website. Posts can also be transformed into quizzes where users guess the song instead of providing a direct answer. Other users can then comment and recommend specific YouTube videos, as well as provide the song's title and musician. Both the uploader and other users can engage in speculation regarding the legitimacy of a proposed song or artist in a Proposals section under the post's information, expressing their opinions through likes or dislikes. Once a post is solved, a seekbar appears above it, enabling users to listen to the complete song. The post remains open for discussion unless the uploader decides to delete it. Moderators have the authority to delete uploads, comments, and suggestions that violate the platform's terms of service.
Users have the option to acquire a Premium pass on the website prior to uploading their post, granting their upload the privilege of being showcased on the front page. This feature applies to individual posts and can be purchased multiple times for different uploads made by the user. Users also earn awards on their profiles based on the number of songs or quizzes they have successfully identified.