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Webamp

Winamp 2 rebuilt in your browser, llama and all.

  • 5 minutes
  • Desktop
  • Alive · checked 15 days ago
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Webamp is a faithful recreation of the classic Winamp 2 media player that runs in a web page. It has the familiar tiny windows, the equalizer, the playlist, the skins and the visualizers, all working in your browser. You can load your own tracks or use the demo and relive the late 90s.

The skin support is the part to try, since Winamp skins changed the look of the whole player. It is an unusually careful piece of preservation work: the details are right, down to the look of the little windows.

Jordan Eldredge is credited as the creator. It is designed for desktop use, so use a mouse. Because it plays audio, check your volume before pressing play. Allow about five minutes to look around, longer if you are the type who once spent an evening choosing a skin. A treat for anyone who remembers when music players had personalities.

Tips for getting the most out of it

  • Try loading a skin.
  • Load your own audio files if you like.
  • Use a desktop browser.

Questions about Webamp

What is Webamp?

Webamp is a recreation of the classic Winamp 2 music player that runs in a web page, with skins, an equalizer and visualizers. You can find it at webamp.org, and odd-sites.com lists it as a five-minute visit. It is best on a desktop or laptop rather than a phone.

Who made Webamp?

Jordan Eldredge is credited as the creator. It runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install. We check the link daily, so you can see whether it is still alive. It is free to open in a browser, with nothing to install.

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