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Heardle

Spotify retired the original Heardle music-guessing game in May 2023. Here is how it played, plus two music puzzles to explore.

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How Heardle Played#

Heardle played a short song introduction. Each wrong guess or skip revealed more audio, with six attempts to name the track.

When Heardle Closed#

Spotify acquired Heardle in July 2022 and closed the game on May 5, 2023. Its acquisition announcement described the game as a way to discover music.

What to Try Next#

For another music puzzle, Bandle reveals a song through instrument layers. Spotle asks you to identify an artist using comparison clues, so it works without audio.

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Frequently Asked Questions#

When did Spotify close Heardle?

Spotify closed Heardle in May 2023. Bandle and Spotle offer different music puzzles to try.

Is there an official Heardle replacement?

Bandle and Spotle are separate music games. Their rules differ from Heardle, so choose Bandle for listening or Spotle for artist comparisons.

More Games Like Heardle#

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