"Does Tidal support Last FM?" Yes. Last.fm is a music site where you can track your favorite songs and listening habits from various platforms. Users can also transfer (or 'scrobble' named by Last.fm) information from many music streaming devices to Last.fm's database. The information will be analyzed and displayed on the user's profile. Many music lovers like this feature on Last.fm because it enables them to display their music taste or find friends with similar tastes.
Meanwhile, Tidal has attracted millions of users because of its high-quality music, so it is no strange thing that some users are using Last.fm and Tidal at the same time. However, many of them don't know how to connect Tidal to Last FM. So today we are going to teach you how to make Last.fm Tidal works together. Also, you will learn how to fix Tidal Last.fm not working/not scrobbling issues.
Part 1. How to Connect Tidal to Last.fm
To import your music listening data from Tidal Last FM scrobbling, there are a few ways. You can scrobble Tidal on your website, desktop, and iOS. It is noted that you can't get Tidal scrobbling on Android phones. So you should link Last.fm to Tidal with the help of some third-party apps like Scroball or Pano Scrobbler.
Different from some music streaming services, Last.fm does not support offline playback even with a subscription, which means users cannot download Last.fm music and play without the Internet.
Way 1. Connect Last.fm to Tidal via Tidal Web Player and App
Step 1. Visit Tidal web player in a browser or launch the Tidal app on your desktop or mobile app.
Step 2. Log in with your Tidal account. If you don't have one yet, you can get a Tidal 6-month free trial.
Step 3. Click the 'three dots' on the top-left corner and select 'Settings'.
Step 4. Hit the 'Account' part and then scroll down to the 'Connect' section. Next, click 'Connect to Last.fm'.
Step 5. Then it will direct you to a 'Last.fm login' page in your browser. It requires you to log in or sign up a Last.fm account.
Step 6. Please click the 'Open TIDAL' option if you see it in the new window.
Once logged in, your Tidal and Last.fm accounts are now connected. There also exist other third-party browser extensions such as the Web Scrobbler for Chrome, which can perform the same function.
Way 2. Link Tidal to Last FM from Last.fm Website
Step 1. Open the Last.fm website and log in to your account.
Step 2. Go to Settings > Applications and find Tidal from the list.
Step 3. Now, tap Connect to authorize the connection using your Tidal account.
Part 2. How to Scrobble Tidal with Last.fm
What you need to do is to install a Tidal Last FM Scrobbler on your device. Then, start playing music from Tidal and the data will be loaded in Last.fm.
Step 1. You can find a 'Last.fm Tidal Scrobbler' on the Last.fm website or in your device's app store.
Step 2. Open the Last.fm Scrobbler app and sign in to your Last.fm account.
Step 3. In the Last.fm Scrobbler app, navigate to the 'Settings'/'Preferences' section. Select 'TIDAL' from the list of supported services and follow the prompts to link your Tidal account to Last.fm.
Step 4. Once Tidal is linked to Last.fm, play music on Tidal as you normally would. The Last.fm scrobbler will automatically track the songs you listen to and scrobble them to your Last.fm profile.
Step 5. Then, you can check your Last.fm profile to see the scrobbled tracks. They will appear in your listening history and contribute to your overall music taste statistics.
Part 3. How to Disconnect Last.fm from Tidal
If you want to disconnect Last FM from Tidal, you can follow the steps below.
On the Tidal app or web player, you can go to the 'Connect' part again to 'Disconnect from Last.fm'.
If you want to do this step on Last.fm, just follow the steps below.
Step 1. Log in to your Last.fm account.
Step 2. On the top-right side, click your profile image and choose 'Settings'.
Step 3. Click 'Applications' in the 'Settings' menu.
Step 4. Here, you can locate Tidal and then click the 'DISCONNECT' tab.
Part 4. Best Ways to Scrobble Tidal Music
Though the built-in Tidal Last FM scrobbling works well, there are some alternative methods for you according to your needs.
Method 1. Native Tidal Integration
This is the easiest method as it is built directly into Tidal without any extra software installed. However, there are some issues like authentication issues, occasional missed scrobbles, etc.
Method 2. Pano Scrobbler
It is a popular Android app that tracks music playback in real time and sends tracks to Last.fm. Also, it offers advanced customization.
Method 3. Web Scrobbler Extension
It can track music played through supported web players accurately. Besides, it supports multiple streaming platforms.
| Method | Desktop | Android | iOS | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native Tidal Integration | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Medium |
| Last.fm Mobile App | Limited | Good | Good | Medium |
| Pano Scrobbler | ❌ | Excellent | ❌ | High |
| Web Scrobbler Extension | Excellent | ❌ | ❌ | High |
Part 5. How to Fix Tidal Last FM Not Working/Tidal Not Scrobbling
A growing number of people complain about Last FM not scrobbling Tidal and Tidal not scrobbling issues appear sometimes. To resolve the Last FM Tidal not working problem, you can adopt the following steps:
Fix 1. Reconnect Tidal to Last.fm: Go to Last.fm Settings > Applications and disconnect Tidal. Then clear browser's cookies, refresh your browser and reconnect Tidal with Last FM.
Fix 2. Update Tidal & Last.FM App: Ensure your Tidal and Last.fm app is running the latest version. If not, update it from app store or its official website.
Fix 3. Clear App Cache: Go to app settings to clear the cache for Tidal or Last.fm to remove old or corrupted data files.
Fix 4. Wait for Delayed Scrobbles: Some tracks will be queued first and submitted later. If the playback history does not appear immediately, please wait a few minutes before checking again.
Fix 5. Check Battery Settings on Android Devices: Go to the Settings > Apps section on Android device such as Samsung, Google Pixel, etc., find and enter the scrobbler apps option like Pano Scrobbler, choose the Battery option and enable the Unrestricted option.
Fix 6. Switch to a Third-party Scrobbler: Install an external Tidal scrobbler such as the Web Scrobbler browser extension that is compatible with almost all browsers to make Tidal Last FM integration.
Part 6. FAQs about Tidal Last.fm
Can Last.fm Track Tidal Offline Listening?
Depending on the device and app version, Tidal may sometimes log playback information while offline and upload the playback history (scrobble) once the connection is restored. However, this offline logging feature is not always reliable, and some playback records may fail to sync.
Why Are Some Tidal Songs Missing from Last.fm?
Missing playback history may be caused by connection interruptions, metadata issues, outdated app versions, authorization problems, or unsupported playback methods. Reconnecting your account usually resolves this issue.
Does Tidal Connect Scrobble to Last.fm?
In some cases, Tidal Connect may log playback activity (scrobble), though the specific outcome depends on the receiving device and how playback is handled. If logging fails to occur, using the native Tidal app directly typically provides more reliable tracking.
Will Disconnecting Last.fm Delete My Existing Scrobbles?
No. Disconnecting Tidal from Last.fm will only stop future tracking. Previously recorded playback data (scrobbles) will remain in your Last.fm library unless you manually delete them.
Can I Manually Add Missing Tidal Scrobbles?
Yes. When automatic scrobbling fails, users can employ various third-party tools like Open Scrobbler, Universal Scrobbler, etc. to manually submit missing tracks to Last.fm.
Tips: How to Download Tidal Music to Play Locally
It is a bad news that Last.fm doesn't support uploading any local files to it and can't track Tidal offline listening. An app that can play your favorite local music can improve the listening experience. Many users might not know that it is possible for Last.fm to track listening data of the music played locally on their devices such as PCs, mobile phones, tablets, and other media players, especially on airplane mode or offline mode. As Tidal's connection to Last.fm is unstable sometimes or not supported on Android devices, if you fail to connect Tidal to Last FM, downloading Tidal music to play locally seems like a better option to keep all your listening data.
To download Tidal music locally, first you will need AudFree Tidal Music Downloader. You can get it to download Tidal Hi-Res music as your local files, and then transfer it to some platforms that can play local files. AudFree Tidal Music Downloader supports downloading Tidal music at up to 37X or faster speed. It is also capable of preserving all the ID3 tag information like artist, year, genre, etc. Meanwhile, you can convert Tidal music to common audio formats like MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc., making it available for related media players.
AudFree Tidal Music Downloader
- Download Tidal music to play locally
- All ID3 tag info is kept while converting to other formats
- Work at 37X speed with original quality preserved
- Get Tidal HiFi downloads forever
After you have downloaded and installed the AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your computer, please follow the tutorial below to start converting Tidal music.
- Step 1. Add Tidal music to AudFree Tidal Music Converter for Last FM scrobbling
- Please launch AudFree Tidal Music Downloader and sign in your Tidal account on the web player section. Then find the Tidal tracks you want to download in the Tidal web player, and click the '+' bubble to 'Add to List'.
- Step 2. Select output format for stable Tidal Last.fm connection
- Considering that Last.fm supports scrobbling from hundreds of media players, we suggest you select the output format for Tidal music as MP3 as it is the most common used audio format. Just click the 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' and choose the output format as MP3. You are also able to customize other audio parameters according to your need.
See also: How to Convert Tidal to MP3
- Step 3. Download Tidal music to local files for Last FM
- When you finish customizing, please go to 'Converting' and tap the 'Convert' button to start the downloading process at up to 37X speed. After that, you can locate the downloaded Tidal music by clicking the 'Converted' > 'Folder' icon directly.
- With the downloaded Tidal music in a common format, you can now play Tidal on Clementine, Musicbee or other Last.fm supported media players.
For users who want to download music from other music platforms, you can seek help from AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. This powerful tool can download music from Spotify, YouTube Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, Deezer, Pandora, Qobuz, Apple Music, SoundCloud and so on for use on Last.fm or other players.
In Conclusion
With the detailed Last.fm Tidal guide we show above, you can now track your listening data from Tidal to enrich your Last.fm's music profile. If you want better control over your Tidal music library, we recommend using AudFree Tidal Music Converter. With it, you can convert Tidal music as local files and get Tidal scrobbled to Last.fm with many Last.fm supported media players.
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