Why does SoundCloud not work offline?

Answered by Cody Janus

SoundCloud Go is a subscription service that allows you to listen to tracks offline, meaning you can enjoy your favorite music even without an internet connection. However, there may be instances where certain tracks are not available for offline listening in your playlists or Library. This is because the rights holder of the track has chosen to disable this feature.

The decision to disable offline listening is ultimately up to the artist or the rights holder of the music. Some artists may prefer to restrict offline access to their tracks for various reasons. It could be a strategic decision to drive more traffic to their SoundCloud page or to encourage listeners to purchase the track or album through other platforms.

It’s important to note that SoundCloud Go provides access to a vast library of music from various artists, but not all tracks may be available for offline listening. This is because SoundCloud is a platform that allows independent artists to share their music, and not all artists choose to enable offline access for their tracks.

In my personal experience, I have come across several tracks on SoundCloud that were not available for offline listening. As an avid music listener, it can be a bit disappointing when I can’t listen to certain tracks offline, especially if I enjoy them a lot. However, I understand that artists have the right to control how their music is accessed and distributed.

To summarize, SoundCloud Go offers offline listening for a majority of tracks, but some artists or rights holders may choose to disable this feature for their music. It’s important to respect their decision and understand that it may be a strategic choice or a way to encourage listeners to support the artist through other means.