QMMP
QMMP is a desktop music player for macOS that plays local audio files and internet streams with a classic, playlist-focused interface.
What is QMMP?
QMMP is a music and audio player for desktop systems, including macOS builds distributed through package managers such as Homebrew. It is designed for people who want a lightweight player focused on local playback rather than a streaming service catalog. The app uses a classic playlist-based interface that is familiar to users of older desktop media players, making it useful for managing albums, folders, and personal music libraries. QMMP supports playback of common audio formats through its multimedia framework and related codec support, and it can also handle internet radio and other stream sources. Users may also encounter optional features such as visualizations, metadata handling, and skin support, depending on how the app is installed. For Mac users, QMMP fits best as a straightforward media player for playing and organizing audio on the desktop.
Key features
- Play local audio files in a desktop playlist interface
- Open and listen to internet radio and other audio streams
- Work with playlists for organizing tracks and albums
- Show and use track metadata during playback
- Support classic skinned-player workflows
- Provide a lightweight desktop alternative to larger media apps
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
QMMP is a legitimate audio player. It normally works with music files, playlists, and stream URLs, and its file access is consistent with that purpose. If you remove it, any playback preferences or locally stored playlists linked to the app may no longer be available in QMMP. As with any media player, open files and stream links from sources you trust.
Recommendation: Keep QMMP if you use it to play local music or streams on your Mac. If you no longer use it, removing the app is usually reasonable and mainly affects QMMP itself, such as its playlists, settings, and playback setup.
Common paths
/Applications/qmmp.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.qmmp.qmmp
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/qmmp
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.qmmp.qmmp.plist
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