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Forgotify

Plays tracks that nobody has ever streamed, not once. The play counter is the whole point, and the music is exactly as advertised.

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How to get the most from it

Forgotify sits in Music Discovery under Wander, filed as instant.

  • Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
  • Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
  • Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
  • No account needed — you can start without signing up.
  • Go in expecting something weird and clever.

About this category: Genre maps, obscurity engines, decade browsers and the sites that surface songs no algorithm would risk putting in front of you.

Good for

  • A five-second distraction
  • Seeing the internet at its least explicable
  • Being impressed by a clever idea
  • Trying it with zero commitment

Forgotify: quick answers

Is Forgotify free?

Yes. Forgotify is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use Forgotify?

No. You can use Forgotify without signing up for anything.

Does Forgotify work on a phone?

Not well. We file Forgotify as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.

Is Forgotify safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.

How long does Forgotify take?

We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.

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