Your browser is the KTV.
Create a room, share the link, and you're singing together in seconds. AI scores every note — winner gets the Mic Drop.
Free during public beta. No install. No account needed.
Why online karaoke matters right now
Remote work and distributed teams have made virtual hangouts a weekly ritual, yet most party games still require downloads, accounts, or expensive setups. A recent HN Show HN for a browser-based karaoke game scored 79 points and sparked 35 comments — people are clearly curious about real-time audio in the browser. But that project was a solo experience. The gap? A multiplayer version that feels like Jackbox, not a practice tool.
Existing apps like Smule or KaraFun are heavyweight: they require app stores, subscription fees, and licensed song catalogs. They're built for solo singing or asynchronous duets, not for the spontaneous "let's all sing together" moment. Meanwhile, browser technology has matured — Web Audio API and WebSocket sync make real-time pitch detection and room synchronization possible with zero install. The timing is perfect: WebRTC is stable, and people are actively searching for new ways to connect online.
Mic Drop fills this void. It's a lightweight, browser-based party game where friends and strangers compete in real time. No downloads, no login walls — just a link and a microphone. The HN traction proves the curiosity; our product turns that curiosity into a shared, laugh-out-loud experience.
How It Works
Create a room
Hit "Create Room" and you get a 4-digit code. Share it with friends via text, DM, or just put it in the group chat. No accounts, no downloads — your browser is the only requirement.
Pick a song & sing
Choose from our curated list of public-domain tracks. Everyone sings along in real time — your mic is captured locally, and the pitch detection algorithm scores your accuracy on every note.
Get scored & drop the mic
Watch the live leaderboard update as everyone sings. The highest score at the end triggers a full-screen "Mic Drop" animation — the ultimate bragging right for your group chat.
What You Get
Zero install
No app store, no sign-up, no storage worries. Open the link in any modern browser and you're in the room. Perfect for spontaneous "who's up for a song?" moments.
Real-time battle
Sing against friends or strangers. The AI pitch detector scores every phrase, and the leaderboard updates live. It's competitive, chaotic, and hilarious — exactly what a party game should be.
Party essential
Virtual team building, family video calls, or a Friday night with friends — Mic Drop breaks the ice better than any "how was your week" check-in. It's the closest thing to being in the same room.