What’s happening?
Last.fm is now operating as an independent company following a change in ownership.
Is Last.fm shutting down?
No. The service continues as normal.
Is Last.fm being acquired by another company?
No. Last.fm is now operating independently.
Is the team changing?
The team building and operating Last.fm remains in place.
What does independence mean for users?
It means we can focus fully on building listening insights and community features for music fans.
You’ll see continued, steady improvements over time.
Is my account or listening history affected?
No. Your account, scrobbles, and listening history remain unchanged.
Is my personal data safe?
Yes. Your data and privacy settings remain unchanged. There is no change to how your data is
stored or protected as a result of this ownership change.
Is Last.fm selling user data?
No. There is no change to our approach to data handling or privacy as part of this transition.
Is my Pro subscription changing?
No. If you’re a Pro member, your subscription, billing, and benefits remain the same.
Will pricing change?
There are no changes to pricing at this time.
I build tools using the Last.fm API — should I be concerned?
No. API functionality continues as normal. We value the developer community and will continue
supporting the ecosystem around Last.fm.
How can I support Last.fm?
If you’re a Pro member, thank you — your subscription directly supports the work we do. If
you’re not, you can learn more about Pro here: https://www.last.fm/pro
