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Song duration

How long should a song stream before it’s counted as one play

Posted on Jun 2, 2020 9:46 AM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2020 10:33 AM

I think you have to listen to the song for at least 20 seconds.

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Jun 2, 2020 10:33 AM in response to UBISAM

I think you have to listen to the song for at least 20 seconds.

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