Deezer Launches Free AI Music Detector for Playlists Across 20 Streaming Platforms

Deezer has introduced a free online tool that lets users check whether their playlists on other major streaming services contain AI-generated music. Announced on June 11, 2026, the AI Music Detector scans playlists across 20 popular platforms and supports 27 languages. It leverages Deezer’s in-house detection technology, which the company first deployed on its own service in 2025.

How the Tool Works

Users can visit Deezer’s dedicated page, select their streaming service (including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and others), connect their account, and scan their playlists. The tool analyzes tracks for “specific artifacts” left by generative AI models such as Suno and Udio, achieving 99.8% accuracy. Results show which tracks are likely AI-generated, and users can share their findings.

The detector is not limited to Deezer users — anyone with playlists on supported platforms can use it for free.

The Scale of AI-Generated Music

eezer reports receiving nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks every day, representing more than 44% of all daily uploads to the platform. According to the company, almost half (43%) of users switching to Deezer from competitors already have AI-generated tracks in their saved playlists.

While AI music currently accounts for only 1–3% of total streams on Deezer, the volume of new synthetic content continues to grow rapidly.

Listener Awareness and Demand for Transparency

A joint survey by Deezer and Ipsos (conducted across 8 countries with 9,000 respondents) revealed striking findings:

97% of listeners could not distinguish AI-generated music from human-created tracks in blind tests.
80% believe 100% AI-generated music should be clearly labeled.
73% want platforms to indicate when they are recommending AI music.
52% think fully AI-generated songs should not appear in the same charts as human-made music.

These results highlight both the challenge of detection for casual listeners and a strong public desire for transparency.

Deezer’s Proactive Approach

Deezer Launches Free AI Music Detector for Playlists Across 20 Streaming Platforms Deezer has been at the forefront of addressing AI music since mid-2025.

The platform automatically detects and tags AI-generated tracks with an “AI” label.

These tracks remain available for listening but are excluded from algorithmic recommendations and editorial playlists to protect human artists and prevent dilution of royalty pools.

Up to 85% of streams on identified AI tracks have been flagged as fraudulent and excluded from royalty calculations. Deezer has also licensed its detection technology to other companies in the music industry since January 2026, including rights organizations such as Sacem.

Statement from Deezer’s CEO

Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, emphasized the company’s leadership on the issue:

“By detecting and tagging AI generated music over the past year and a half, Deezer has been at the forefront of transparency in music streaming. No other company has followed our lead yet, so we decided to make it possible for everyone to check if their playlists include synthetic music, no matter which streaming platform they use.”

He added that the vast majority of people want to know when AI music is being recommended to them, and that the new detector is expected to be “an eye-opening experience for listeners around the world.”

Broader Implications

The rise of AI-generated music raises significant concerns for artists’ revenues. A separate CISAC and PMP Strategy study estimates that up to 25% of creators’ revenues could be at risk by 2028, potentially amounting to €4 billion globally.

By making its detection technology publicly available through the new tool, Deezer is pushing the industry toward greater transparency. While the platform continues to allow AI music to exist on its service, it actively deprioritizes it in discovery features — a stance that sets it apart from many competitors.

As generative AI tools become more sophisticated and accessible, tools like Deezer’s detector may become essential for maintaining trust between platforms, artists, and listeners. The company has already applied for two patents related to detecting synthetic audio signatures.