Deezer's complimentary tool examines your playlists for music generated by AI.

      Deezer has developed a free tool that identifies how much music in your library was created by AI, even for those who stream on other platforms. The French service has launched its AI music detector for public use, allowing anyone to scan their playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and about 20 more services for AI-generated songs. According to its own data, 43% of individuals who switch to Deezer from a competitor already have AI tracks in their collections.

      The tool functions like a quick audit. Users visit Deezer’s detection page, connect their streaming accounts, allow the tool to scan their playlists, and can view or share the findings. This tool operates in 27 languages and is based on detection technology that Deezer has utilized internally since early 2025, capable of identifying fully AI-generated tracks from the leading tools, Suno and Udio.

      “Most people are curious if AI music is being recommended to them,” stated CEO Alexis Lanternier, who anticipates the tool will deliver “an eye-opening experience for listeners globally.”

      The statistic below the tool is particularly striking. Deezer reports that it receives nearly 75,000 fully AI-generated tracks daily, accounting for over 44% of all uploads, and tagged more than 13.4 million of these throughout 2025. However, the actual listening numbers are much lower: fully AI-generated music represents only 1 to 3 percent of total streams.

      This disparity is significant. Deezer claims that up to 85% of the streams attributed to AI tracks last year were fraudulent, stemming from bots and streaming farms that upload synthetic music to collect royalties. As a result, it excludes detected AI tracks from recommendations and editorial playlists and removes fraudulent streams from artist earnings.

      The free detector also serves as a competitive move. By examining competitors’ libraries, Deezer positions itself as the transparent choice in a sector where Spotify has faced scrutiny over AI “artists” and poor-quality content, especially following viral incidents such as an AI band that garnered streams before listeners realized it was not legitimate.

      Deezer was the first platform to label AI music in June 2025 and now offers its detection technology to others in the industry. Its argument is supported by a survey commissioned from Ipsos showing that 80% of 9,000 individuals across eight countries believe fully AI-generated music should be clearly labeled, and 97% could not differentiate an AI track from a human-created one in a blind test.

      There are limitations, however. The tool identifies tracks that are entirely AI-generated, not songs featuring AI as one of several instruments, and the reported figures are based on Deezer’s own calculations. Nevertheless, the trend is clear, and the stakes are significant: a CISAC study referenced by Deezer suggests that up to €4 billion, or a quarter of creators’ income, could be jeopardized by 2028.

      Music produced by software is no longer merely a novelty in the streaming landscape. The unresolved question remains whether audiences will care once they become aware of it.