# Winamp‑Deezer partnership progresses

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/winampdeezer-music-player-partnership
> Updated: 2026-08-02T02:07:02.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

Winamp and Deezer have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to launch a new generation Winamp Player in the first half of 2027. Deezer will provide its white‑label streaming technology and global licensed catalog, while Winamp retains its branding, interface and user experience. The service will merge premium streaming with users’ local music files, internet radio, podcasts and personal cloud collections, and will add social and music‑discovery features. The August 2026 announcements highlighted the revival of the iconic Winamp player as part of a broader trend of modernising legacy software, emphasizing nostalgia and the platform’s roughly 40 million active users. The partnership was also referenced in coverage of Spotify’s Q2 2026 earnings, underscoring the competitive streaming landscape. The combined offering aims to differentiate itself from dominant platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music by delivering a hybrid of classic desktop functionality and contemporary streaming capabilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Winamp to relaunch with Deezer partnership, new player slated for 2027

Winamp and Deezer plan a new Winamp Player, preserving its classic look while adding premium streaming, set for release in early 2027, targeting its 40 million users.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winamp-to-relaunch-with-deezer-partnership-new-player-slated-for-2027

### 2026-07-29: Winamp partners with Deezer to launch new streaming player in 2027

Winamp teams with Deezer to launch a 2027 player that blends streaming, local files, radio, podcasts and cloud, using Deezer's tech and catalog, targeting its 40 M‑plus user base.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winamp-teams-with-deezer-for-2027-relaunch

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