How to Stream 8Tracks From Outside the US and Canada in 2023

Aliu Isa  - Streaming Expert
Last updated: October 25, 2023
Read time: 16 minutes
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8Track became restricted to Canada and the US in February 2022. However, it's still possible to enjoy 8Track's streams using a VPN.

8Tracks became very popular as an internet radio streaming alternative to Spotify or Pandora because it offers a novel model for playlist creation. But unfortunately, the company decided to restrict its traffic to Canada and the United States, leaving 8Tracks fans longing for the platform outside these regions. However, the good news is that a VPN will give you back the power to use 8Track to your heart’s content.

Media streaming and social networks are all the rage on today’s internet. 8Tracks is an internet radio streaming platform that brings both worlds together. It is a website in which the platform’s users can put together a track list for other users to enjoy – each list must include at least eight tracks, as the platform’s name suggests. It’s an exciting option for all those Pandora and Spotify users tired of repeatedly listening to the same recommended tracks. However, there is a catch — you cannot stream 8Tracks outside the US or Canada.

Indeed, it was a relatively disappointing development to see the platform, previously open to the world until February 2016, restricting its services with geographic limitations. But all is not lost for those music lovers away from Canada and the US, as there are two ways to keep enjoying 8Tracks.

One option is to play 8Track music streams through YouTube. While this option exists, many users complain that it won’t work correctly. This is why it’s a lucky thing that a second option is also available: using a VPN to listen to 8Track outside the US and Canada.

Keep reading this guide to find out how to use the best VPN services to unlock 8Tracks from any country worldwide.

Using a VPN to listen to 8Tracks outside the US