Shuffle - YouTube Audio Player for macOS
Turn YouTube into a clean, distraction-free audio player.
# Productivity ToolsWhat is Shuffle - YouTube Audio Player for macOS?
Shuffle is a lightweight, native macOS app that turns any YouTube link into pure audio right from your menu bar. No browser tabs, no ads, no visual clutter. Just the sound you want. Whether you’re listening to long mixes, podcasts, speeches, or ambient playlists, Shuffle gives you a clean, focused audio experience with instant playback. Simply copy a YouTube link. Shuffle detects it automatically and plays the audio in the background while you work, code, study, or relax.
Problem
Users play YouTube audio by keeping browser tabs open and dealing with ads/visual clutter. Keeping browser tabs open, dealing with ads, and visual clutter disrupt focus and drain device resources.
Solution
A native macOS menu bar app that converts YouTube links to ad-free audio instantly. Turns YouTube links into audio without browsers/ads, enabling background playback via copied links (e.g., podcasts, mixes).
Customers
Remote workers, coders, students, and creatives who listen to long-form audio but need minimalist workflows.
Unique Features
Native macOS integration, automatic link detection from clipboard, zero visual interface (menu-bar only), and background resource efficiency.
User Comments
Eliminates YouTube distractions
Saves battery life
Perfect for focus sessions
Seamless link-to-audio conversion
Lightweight and reliable
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt in 2023; exact user/revenue data undisclosed. Founder active on X (@shuffleapp) with 1.2K followers.
Market Size
The global audio streaming market was $34.7 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 14.7% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research).
