Since Apple Music launched in 2015, it's become one of the most popular ways to listen to music. Currently, over 100 million songs are available on Apple Music for streaming and download, and it's easy to build a big music library over time — by adding albums, saving playlists, or collecting songs you like.
At some point, you might ask yourself: How many songs do I actually have in my Apple Music library? Maybe you're trying to organize your collection, clean things up, or just want to know out of curiosity. Having a clear number can help you manage your music better.
While Apple Music doesn't show your total song count directly in the app, there are a few easy ways to check. You can find out how many songs are in your library, but it's usually easier if you're using a PC or Mac to do this.
In this guide, we'll show you three helpful methods to get the exact number. We'll also explain how to fix it if the numbers don't match across your devices, and how to download all your songs at once as a bonus — in MP3 format for backup. If you want to check play counts, you can see another post for that.
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Method 1: Show Songs Status to See the Number
The first way to see how many songs you have in Apple Music is by using the Status Bar in the Music app on your Mac (or iTunes on Windows). The Status Bar appears at the bottom of the window and shows helpful details like the total number of tracks, playtime, and file size for the songs you're viewing.
To enable it, open the app, go to the View menu, and select Show Status Bar. You can also toggle it on or off by pressing Command + / (or Control + / on Windows) on your keyboard. Once it's on, the total song count will appear at the bottom — it's that simple to check how much music is in your library!
- Launch iTunes on your Windows computer or the Music app on your Mac. Make sure you're signed in with your Apple ID, which is linked to your Apple Music subscription.
- In iTunes (Windows) or the Music app (Mac), go to the menu bar and find the "View option."
- From the "View" menu, select the "Show Status Bar" option. This will enable a status bar at the bottom of the window.
- In the left sidebar, navigate to the "Songs" section and check to see the status bar. Once the status bar is visible, it will display the total number of songs in your Apple Music library.
- Look at the number displayed in the status bar to see how many songs you have in your library.
- Please note: The total number displayed in the status bar includes the greyed-out ones in your music library.
Method 2: Create a Playlist to Count the Number
Another way to check how many songs you've collected is by creating a playlist that includes your entire library. This gives you a total count right inside the playlist view and works well if you're looking for a snapshot of everything you've added — even for special cases like downloading all songs in the playlist at once.
To do this, open the Music app on your Mac (or iTunes on Windows), go to the Songs section, and press Command + A (or Control + A on Windows) to select all your tracks. Then hit Command + N (or Control + N) to create a new playlist, and all selected songs will be added in one go. Give the playlist a name like "All My Music" to make it easy to find later. Once the playlist is created, you'll see the total number of songs at the top or bottom of the window, depending on your view settings.
This playlist won't update automatically like Smart Playlists. If you add or remove songs from your library later, you'll need to repeat the process to get the latest count.
- Open iTunes on your Windows computer or Music on your Mac.
- In the left sidebar, navigate to the "Songs" section within your music library. This section contains a list of all the songs in your Apple Music library.
- To select all the songs in your library, press Ctrl + A (Windows) or Command + A (Mac). This will highlight all the songs in the list.
- Right-click (or Control click on Mac) on the selected songs and choose "Add to Playlist" > "New playlist" from the context menu.
- Give your new playlist a meaningful name, such as "Song Count." This will be the playlist where you'll keep track of your songs.
- Under the playlist name, check to see the total count and total time.
- Please note: The total number displayed in the new playlist won't include the greyed-out ones in your music library.
Method 3: Use Music Library Tracker
If you want a simple, automatic way to stay on top of your Apple Music song count, Music Library Tracker is a great option. This third-party Mac app keeps a running total of your songs and updates it in real time — no need to dig through your library manually.
It also helps track changes in your collection. If songs are added, removed, or upgraded (like with Spatial Audio), the app logs those updates. You can even get notified when tracks get enhanced, and upgraded songs are automatically grouped into a playlist inside Apple Music for easy access.
For anyone who regularly manages a large library or just wants a clear picture of what's happening behind the scenes, this tool makes it easy to stay informed with minimal effort.
Bonus: How to Download All Songs from Apple Music at Once
Apple Music is great for streaming, but sometimes you might want to download your entire library for offline listening or to back it up outside of Apple's ecosystem. ViWizard Apple Music Converter makes this easy by converting your Apple Music tracks into standard audio files you can keep forever.
What You'll Need: ViWizard Apple Music Converter
Unlike regular Apple Music downloads that depend on your subscription and have device limits, ViWizard Apple Music Converter lets you bulk convert unlimited songs, playlists, or albums. The converted files maintain a matched audio settings and keep important details like song titles and album artwork intact. You can choose popular formats like MP3, WAV, or FLAC—whichever works best for your devices.
If you want to truly own your music offline and beyond Apple's restrictions, ViWizard Apple Music Converter is a solid solution, available for both Windows and Mac. You can try it now!
A full-featured Apple Music converter that easily converts Apple Music songs, albums, playlists—including iCloud Music Library content, personalized recommendations, and curated playlists—into MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, AIFF, and FLAC so you can keep your Apple Music forever or transfer it to any device without restrictions.
Step 1Install ViWizard and Sign In
Start by downloading and installing ViWizard Apple Music Converter, available for both Windows and Mac. After launching the app, sign in to the built-in Apple Music Web Player using your Apple ID linked to your Apple Music subscription. This lets ViWizard access your entire music library for conversion.
Step 2Choose MP3 as the Output Format
Go to the settings menu and select MP3 as your preferred output format to ensure broad compatibility across devices. You can also adjust audio quality settings like bit rate and sample rate. If you want, enable the option to save song lyrics, so they're downloaded alongside your tracks.
Step 3Select Your Songs, Albums, or Playlists
Browse your Apple Music library within the app and select the songs, albums, or playlists you want to download. Click the "+" button to add them to the conversion list. When ready, hit Convert — ViWizard will process multiple tracks at once, efficiently building your offline collection.
Step 4Access and Manage Your Downloads
When conversion finishes, open the History tab to view your downloaded files. You can open the output folder directly from here. Your music is now DRM-free MP3 files, ready to be imported into audio editing tools like Audacity or any other software. Plus, most files keep metadata such as track names, album art, and lyrics intact, helping you stay organized during your editing projects.
Troubleshooting: How to Fix Song Count Mismatches Across Devices
1. Enable Sync Library: Want your Apple Music library to stay the same on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac? You'll need to turn on Sync Library.
- On Mac: Open the Music app, go to Music > Settings > General, and check Sync Library.
- On iPhone/iPad: Head to Settings > Music and toggle on Sync Library.
2. Sign In with the Same Apple ID: Song counts won't match if you're using different Apple IDs on each device. Apple Music libraries are tied to your Apple ID, so make sure you're signed in with the same one everywhere.
3. Watch for Local vs. Cloud Differences: Your iPhone might show more songs than your iPad if it has downloads stored locally. Cloud libraries only reflect items synced through Apple Music, not everything downloaded to the device.
4. Check the 100,000 Song Limit: Apple Music lets you store up to 100,000 songs in your library. Once you hit the cap, new songs won't sync across devices—and that's when the counts start to look off.
5. Use Smart Playlists to Track Totals: Smart Playlists are a great way to keep tabs on your music. Set one to update based on "Media Kind" or "Date Added" and watch it update automatically as your library grows.
6. Keep Devices Updated: Running into weird sync problems? Check your software. Apple regularly fixes Music app issues with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates. Staying current keeps your song count consistent.
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Adam Gorden, the digital media specialist at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing the best solutions for digital media management, including audio and video conversion, file optimization, and media workflow enhancements.
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