Additional Global Streaming Guides

Qobuz

Qobuz is a music streaming and download service that specializes in high-resolution audio. It was founded in 2007 in France and has since expanded its services to several countries worldwide. Qobuz distinguishes itself from other streaming platforms by offering a large catalog of CD-quality and high-resolution audio tracks, often in formats like FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) and WAV, which provide better sound quality compared to the compressed formats used by many other streaming services.

In addition to its emphasis on audio quality, Qobuz also provides editorial content such as reviews, articles, and playlists curated by music experts. It caters to audiophiles and music enthusiasts who prioritize sound fidelity and appreciate a curated music experience.

As of March 2021, Billboard includes Qobuz's US streaming data into its charts.
Digital Single Track purchasing is available. If there are 2 digital versions available (CD version &/or high-resolution), purchase 1 per transaction using different payment methods. Do NOT purchase both versions in the same transaction.
Track downloads and streaming DO count towards Billboard in the US.
You have to create an account to purchase but you ONLY need to sign up for a free trial if you plan to STREAM on the platform.

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Deezer

WHAT IS DEEZER?

Deezer is a music streaming service that offers a vast library of songs, podcasts, and other audio content. Streams from DEEZER count towards several official music charts globally, including Billboard charts.

REGISTERING NEW ACCOUNT

You can create a new DEEZER account using Apple ID, Google, or Facebook.

FREE VS PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS

Free Accounts can only stream music via Shuffle and with Ads. Free Accounts can also like the artist profile, albums, songs as well as add tracks to playlists. Premium accounts can enjoy Ad Free experience, pick and play any track, queue playlists, enjoy HiFi and Offline listening.

MORE INFORMATION

Artists that are searched for, favorited, and added to playlists enjoy a BOOST on the DEEZER platform. The volume should be at least 50% and interaction with the platform is recommended at least every 3-4 hours. NO NEED TO USE VPN.

FREE DEEZER Accounts can only stream via Shuffle and with Ads. Note that even with your playlist on a FREE DEEZER account, it will include other Artists’ music as you stream, there’s a limit of 6 skips per hour, and it’s not possible to queue playlists for continuous hands-off streaming.

Having a paid subscription offers benefits like Ad Free Experience, pick and play any track, HiFi and Offline listening, as well as the ability to QUEUE playlists.

You can sign up for a FREE DEEZER PREMIUM TRIAL by clicking on the link below. Make sure to CANCEL your Subscription before the end of the trial if you don’t wish to pay for the subscription. Setting up a reminder on your calendar can help.

1 MONTH - DEEZER FAMILY FREE TRIAL

Can have up to 6 Individual Accounts

1 MONTH - DEEZER PREMIUM FREE TRIAL

1 Individual Account

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Audiomack

Audiomack is a global on-demand music streaming and audio discovery platform. Streams from Audiomack count towards several official music charts globally, including Billboard charts.

REGISTERING NEW ACCOUNT
You can create a new Audiomack account using Apple ID, Google, Facebook or Email.
FREE VS PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS
Streaming on Audiomack can be done with a free account or a paid subscription. Note that not all songs are available for streaming on FREE Audiomack accounts. Paid subscription users enjoy the benefit of streaming without Ad interruptions, HiFi listening, and offline streaming of all the music in Audiomack. Both Free and Paid Subscription accounts can engage with the Artist’s music by creating playlists, liking, commenting and sharing the music on the user’s profile.
MORE INFORMATION
Make sure to stream Stray Kids’ official music, as some songs on Audiomack have been uploaded by other users. Duplicate songs are not allowed on playlists. You can QUEUE multiple small playlists to stream a title track more often following fanbase’s playlist set up during comebacks.

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Tidal

Tidal is another music streaming service that stands out for its emphasis on high-fidelity audio quality. It was launched in 2014 by Aspiro, a Norwegian company, and later acquired by rapper and businessman Jay-Z. Tidal offers a large catalog of music tracks, albums, and videos, similar to other streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, but with a particular focus on providing lossless audio quality.

TIDAL NO LONGER HAS THE OPTION TO PURCHASE SONGS OR ALBUMS, IT IS STRICKLY A PAID STREAMING SERVICE NOW. IT IS STILL CONSIDERED A PAID STREAMING PLATFORM, SO STREAMS DO COUNT TOWARDS BILLBOARD, BUT AS OF OCTOBER 2022, YOU CAN NO LONGER PURCHASE OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE PLATFORM.

Tidal Charting Overview

TIDAL is a high-fidelity music streaming platform that counts toward most major global music charts, including Billboard, Circle Chart (via digital sales reporting), and regional performance tracking systems. As a paid-subscription platform, its streams generally carry higher chart weight compared to ad-supported services, emphasizing quality and legitimacy over volume.

How TIDAL Streams Count

Eligible Streams: Plays made from active paid accounts or verified free-trial accounts.
Chart Contribution: Streams from TIDAL are included in Billboard’s chart data and contribute to overall digital consumption metrics.
Weighting: Paid streams hold greater value than free or ad-supported streams from other platforms.
Filtering: TIDAL employs strict fraud detection. Artificial streaming (looping, automation, or multiple accounts on one device) can result in the removal of streams and even royalty withholding for the affected track.

Stream Tracking Period

TIDAL follows each chart’s official tracking week, typically:

Billboard: Friday 00:00 ET – Thursday 23:59 ET
Circle Chart: Friday 00:00 KST – Thursday 23:59 KST

Public counters may not display real-time updates, as verified streams are processed and cleaned before being reported.

Do NOT sign up for Tidal through the Apple App Store. If you want to subscribe to the service, make sure you do so on the Tidal website and not directly on the iOS app. Tidal passes on Apple’s 30 percent App Store fee, meaning you will pay extra if you sign up on Tidal’s iOS app on your iPhone or iPad. Sign up at Tidal.com, then download the app and log into your account.

To sign up for a TIDAL account, you can use your email address, Google account, or Facebook.
Go to TIDAL.com and select Start Free Trial. Only new users can access a free trial.

1. Sign up with an email address
Simply fill out the email field and create a password on the sign-up page, then click Continue. This will take you to the Account Overview page. Now you can select your subscription, add a payment method or voucher, or view receipts and purchases.

2. Sign up with a Facebook account
Click on Facebook and then log into Facebook at the prompt. After you log in, click on Continue, then continue to the payment method page. Enter your payment method and click on Continue.

HOW TO CANCEL YOUR FREE TRIAL BEFORE YOU ARE CHARGED

HOW TO STREAM

It is recommended to play on a single device. For example, do not change your designated streaming device until the TIDAL tracking ends.
- TIDAL has the info below listed on their site, but all info we looked into strongly suggests not changing devices during tracking
  "How Many Devices Can I Use Simultaneously?
  You can use 1 device in online mode and 5 devices in offline mode simultaneously.
  Example 1: 1 PC/Mac in online mode & 5 smartphones/tablets in offline mode.
  Example 2: 1 smartphone in online mode, 3 tablets, and 2 smartphone in offline mode."
Be sure to engage on the platform by share the songs from TIDAL.
Play the whole song.
Do not skip, pause, or fast-forward the track you’re streaming.
Do not mute the app; keep volume above 50% or use headphones.
Do not loop.
Do not use shuffle on your playlists.
Do not use APK packs; none of your streams made with these mods will count.

7 Digital

7digital is a digital music platform that provides B2B (business-to-business) music services, including music streaming, download stores, and radio services. It was founded in 2004 and has established itself as a global provider of digital music solutions.

One of 7digital's primary offerings is its music platform as a service (MaaS), which allows businesses to incorporate music streaming and download functionalities into their own applications or services. This includes white-label music streaming solutions, music licensing, and API access to their extensive catalog of tracks.

Create an Account

7Digital FAQ

7Digital is not a steaming service; you need to make sure you download all purchased tracks, for them to count towards Billboard, you can use any music player to listen to the tracks you purchase., but your "plays" of the track will not count as streams towards Charts only the initial purchase.
Digital Single Track purchasing is available & DOES count towards Billboard in the US.
To purchase tracks on 7Digital, you must first create a free account.
7Digital does NOT accept gift cards or redemption codes for purchasing; it ONLY accepts PayPal as a payment method, so be sure to keep that in mind when planning your purchases for Billboard.

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