Can You See What Others Listen to on Apple Music? How to View Friends' Listening Activity

Learn how to see what people listen to on Apple Music by checking shared listening activity with friends you follow.

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Yes, you can see what people listen to on Apple Music if they have chosen to share their listening activity. To view someone's listened tracks, both you and they must be friends on Apple Music. To do this, go to your profile, find 'Following', then navigate to your friend's profile. If they’ve opted to share this information, their listening activity, including playlists and albums, will be visible there.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I become friends with someone on Apple Music? To become friends on Apple Music, go to your profile, tap 'Find More Friends,' and send a follow request. Once accepted, you can see and share listening activity.
  2. Can I see what my friends are listening to without being their friend on Apple Music? No, both users must be friends (mutually following) on Apple Music for listening activity to be visible, assuming sharing is enabled.
  3. How do I enable sharing my listening activity on Apple Music? Go to your Apple Music profile, tap 'Edit,' then toggle on 'Share Listening Activity' to allow friends to see what you’re playing.

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