Yes—Amazon Music is a genuine Windows app distributed through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft announced its release on February 13, 2018, for Windows 10 PCs and tablets. That was a historical launch, not a new 2026 release. A US Microsoft Store listing remains visible, although availability and compatibility can vary by country, account, and Windows device.
Microsoft’s announcement and Amazon’s matching announcement describe the original rollout.
What was announced in 2018?
The Amazon Music app became downloadable from the Microsoft Store on February 13, 2018. It was a native Windows 10 application for PCs and tablets, rather than a shortcut to the web player.
The initial rollout covered the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan. Microsoft listed Windows 10 Anniversary Update or later as the minimum requirement at launch.
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The launch announcements described support for Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music, ad-free listening, on-demand playback, offline playback, playlists, stations, and Alexa voice controls in supported countries. Those are launch-era claims; the current Store build may differ.
Sources: Microsoft Windows Experience Blog and Amazon.
Is Amazon Music still in the Microsoft Store?
The official US listing is currently shown as a free app with in-app purchases: Amazon Music in the Microsoft Store. The available listing does not establish a current version number, complete system requirements, or feature changelog. It also does not prove that installation works in every region or on every Windows edition.
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- Open the official Microsoft Store listing on a Windows PC.
- Select Get or Install; Microsoft may change the label between Store versions.
- If the page opens in a browser, choose the option to open it in the Microsoft Store app.
- Sign in with a Microsoft account if Windows requests one.
- Launch Amazon Music from the Start menu.
- Sign in with the Amazon account that has Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited.
- Test playback and, if relevant, downloads and account-specific features.
Microsoft’s general instructions are available at Find and install your Microsoft downloads from Microsoft Store.
Which Amazon Music access do you get?
Downloading the app costs nothing, but it does not create a free Unlimited subscription. Your music access follows the Amazon account and plan you use.
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| Access | US price or status | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Store app | Free download | Premium access is billed separately. |
| Amazon Music Prime | Included with Prime | Amazon currently describes 100 million songs, ad-free podcasts, playlists, and stations, but much of the catalog uses shuffle playback; offline listening is limited to All-Access Playlists. |
| Unlimited Individual | $10.99/month for Prime members; $11.99/month without Prime; $99/year for eligible Prime members | Full on-demand access, HD and Ultra HD audio, spatial-audio content, downloads, and personalized recommendations. |
| Unlimited Family | $19.99/month or $159/year, according to Amazon’s FAQ | Separate Amazon accounts for family members. |
| Unlimited Single Device | $5.99/month | Restricted to one Echo or Fire TV. |
Prices and eligibility are US figures shown by Amazon and can change with taxes, promotions, and plan terms. See Amazon’s Music FAQ and Amazon Music Unlimited.
Prime Music or Unlimited?
Prime Music suits
- Existing Prime members who want music included with their membership.
- Listeners who can accept shuffle and offline-playlist restrictions.
Unlimited suits
- People who require unrestricted, on-demand song selection.
- Listeners wanting downloads, HD/Ultra HD, or spatial audio.
- Households that need separate family accounts.
Do not confuse it with the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11
These are separate products:
- Amazon Music Windows app: a Windows application distributed through the Microsoft Store.
- Amazon Appstore on Windows 11: an Android-app storefront and runtime based on Windows Subsystem for Android.
- Amazon Music web player: browser access through Amazon’s music site.
Microsoft ended Windows Subsystem for Android and Amazon Appstore support on March 5, 2025. That shutdown does not establish that the separate Amazon Music Store app was discontinued. See Amazon’s discontinuation notice and Microsoft’s support page.
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When the Store app will not appear or install
No listing or an unavailable button
- Check the Microsoft account’s country and region.
- Review Family Safety restrictions.
- Confirm that the device and Windows edition meet the current listing’s requirements.
- Try the page from a Windows PC rather than a phone.
The page opens in a browser
- Choose the link to open it in the Microsoft Store app.
- In Microsoft Store, open Library and select Get updates, where those controls are available.
- Install pending Windows updates, then retry.
- Sign in to the intended Microsoft account and check Library again.
Labels vary by Windows and Store version. If the listing remains unavailable, use Amazon’s browser player instead of downloading software from an unofficial source.
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The app installs but access is limited
Installation does not include Unlimited. Prime benefits, Unlimited subscriptions, ad-supported options, and device-limited plans provide different catalogs and controls.
Microsoft Store app or browser player?
| Choose the Store app when… | Choose the browser player when… |
|---|---|
| You want a Start-menu launch and centralized Windows installation and removal. | The listing is unavailable in your region or Store installation is blocked. |
| You prefer a desktop application instead of keeping a browser tab open. | You use a managed PC where app installation is restricted. |
The available sources do not establish that the current app is faster, has exclusive controls, or receives updates on a particular schedule.
Amazon Music versus Spotify
Amazon Music is especially logical for Prime members, Alexa households, and listeners interested in HD, Ultra HD, or spatial audio. Spotify may suit people who prioritize discovery, social features, playlists, and a broader non-Amazon ecosystem.
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Spotify’s US page showed Individual at $12.99/month, Student at $6.99, Duo at $18.99, and Family at $21.99 when checked; prices and promotions can change. See Spotify Premium.
The Bottom Line
Amazon Music genuinely arrived in the Microsoft Store on February 13, 2018. The US listing remains visible, but current installation depends on region, account, and device compatibility. Use the Store app for a native Windows installation, Prime Music if its playback limits are acceptable, and Unlimited for unrestricted on-demand and higher-quality listening. The discontinued Amazon Appstore for Windows is unrelated.
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Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
