Sharing music becomes effortless with Tidal, no matter your preferred streaming platform.

Music streaming platforms constantly compete to draw in more users by leveraging social connections. However, Tidal aims to shatter this barrier with its innovative “Share with anyone” feature.

Typically, when you share a song from Spotify, it opens within the Spotify app. If the recipient lacks the app, they’re prompted to install it and sign up. However, Tidal’s innovative “Share with anyone” feature allows sharing songs from Tidal, accessible via any preferred streaming service. Thus, the shared link becomes a universal gateway to accessing songs across platforms.

Credit goes to Redditor u/vszdk for uncovering this feature in Tidal’s changelogs. The attached screenshot provides a comprehensive explanation of the feature. When sharing a song, if the recipient already uses Tidal, the song will play directly within the app. For non-Tidal users, a webpage will open, allowing them to select their preferred streaming service to play the song. This ensures songs are accessible across various platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.

The feature is now accessible to all with the latest update, enabling everyone to experience it firsthand. Tidal’s decision to prioritize user experience over exclusivity is commendable. This move enhances convenience and seamlessness, eliminating the need to sign up for multiple apps just to play a single track.

Individuals have their preferences; some favor Spotify for its robust social features, while others prefer YouTube Music for its personalized song recommendations. However, these preferences shouldn’t hinder something as simple as sharing a song. Basic features like this should be universally adopted, as requiring users to download a specific app just to listen to a track available elsewhere seems impractical. While there are perks to being on the same platform as your friends, such as starting a Jam on Spotify, it’s essential for other streaming providers to embrace universal links, akin to Tidal’s approach.