SoundCloud: Likes, Plays, and Reposts – What’s the Difference?

An explanation of basic SoundCloud metrics and the proper link for each service.

A like measures a reaction to a track, a play measures audio triggers, and a repost indicates a track has been shared on a user's profile. Each metric requires a specific goal in the form.

How to choose a service?

If you want to promote listening, choose plays. For a reaction signal, choose likes, and for profile distribution, choose reposts. Always provide a public link to a specific track.