Overview
Deezer is a global music streaming API that gives you access to a catalog of over 90 million tracks, playlists, albums, and artist information. Public endpoints like search and chart lookups work without authentication, while personalized features such as user playlists use OAuth. It is a great choice for building music apps with rich metadata and editorial playlist support.
Beginner Tip
Start with the public search endpoint which requires no OAuth token — just call the URL directly to explore the catalog. When you need user-specific data such as favorites or personal playlists, implement OAuth 2.0 and request only the permissions your app actually needs.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"name": "Bohemian Rhapsody",
"artist": "Queen",
"album": "A Night at the Opera",
"duration_ms": 354000,
"popularity": 92,
"preview_url": "https://p.scdn.co/mp3-preview/..."
} Field Reference
data List of search results such as tracks, albums, or artists. data[].id Unique Deezer ID for this track or entity, used for detailed lookups. data[].title Title of the track. data[].artist.name Name of the performing artist. data[].preview URL to a 30-second MP3 preview of the track, playable without login. total Total number of results matching the query across all pages. Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://developers.deezer.com/api";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
Alternatives to Deezer
Technical alternatives for different use cases.
B2B music API with streaming and download capabilities
Licensing music for commercial applications
Free developer access and prototyping
Listening statistics and similar artist recommendations
Music discovery based on listening habits
Official catalog data and audio playback
Larger catalog with audio features analysis and recommendations
Audio analysis, recommendations, and larger user base
Simple search without OAuth complexity
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