Rhythmbox als Linux-Alternative zu Winamp

Aktualisiert am 25. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Rhythmbox is a solid, stable replacement for Winamp if you value library management over deep customization. It handles playlists, local files, and streaming well, fitting naturally into GNOME environments. However, it lacks Winamp’s extensive skinning ecosystem and granular plugin control. For users who just want to organize and play music without tinkering, it works fine. If you relied on Winamp’s visualizers or specific plugins, you will need to look elsewhere or accept a simpler experience. It is not a 1:1 feature match, but it covers the core audio playback and management needs reliably.

Funktionsabdeckung75%

Lizenz: GPL-2.0+ and GFDL-1.3
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 3.5.1 (24. August 2026)
Bewertung: —

Rhythmbox installieren Website ↗

Was gleich funktioniert

Plays common audio formats like MP3, FLAC, and OGG
Manages music libraries and playlists
Supports internet radio and podcast feeds
Extensible via Python or C plugins

Was anders ist

No extensive skinning system; UI themes are limited to GTK/GNOME settings
Lacks Winamp’s broad plugin ecosystem for advanced audio processing
Visualizers are basic compared to Winamp’s legacy offerings
Tied to GNOME desktop conventions, less standalone feel

Ihre Winamp-Dateien öffnen

Rhythmbox uses its own library database to track files on your filesystem, so it does not directly import Winamp’s .m3u playlists as a native library format. You can open .m3u files manually to load playlists, but you will need to re-scan your music directories to build the Rhythmbox library. There is no direct converter for Winamp’s internal database files; you must point Rhythmbox at your existing audio folders to index them.

Von Winamp zu Rhythmbox wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install Rhythmbox via your distribution’s package manager or Flathub
Ensure your audio files are accessible on the local filesystem
Use Rhythmbox’s import function to scan your music directories
Open any existing .m3u playlist files to load specific tracks
Configure Last.fm or other streaming services in preferences if needed

Wichtige Funktionen von Rhythmbox

Spielt lokale Audiodateien (MP3, FLAC, OGG usw.)
Importiert und organisiert Musik aus Ihrem Dateisystem
Unterstützt Podcasts und Internetradio‑Streams
Synchronisiert mit tragbaren Geräten, einschließlich Android
Integriert sich in Last.fm für Scrobbling
Erweiterbar über Python‑ und C‑Plugins
Unterstützt CD‑Ripping und Magnatune‑Integration
Läuft auf den wichtigsten Linux‑Distributionen über native Pakete

Rhythmbox unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Rhythmbox3

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install rhythmbox

Debiansudo apt install rhythmbox

Fedorasudo dnf install rhythmbox

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S rhythmbox

openSUSEsudo zypper install rhythmbox

Häufige Fragen

Can I use Winamp skins in Rhythmbox?

No. Rhythmbox does not support Winamp’s .wsz skin format. You can change the GTK theme or use GNOME’s appearance settings, but you cannot apply Winamp skins directly.

Does Rhythmbox support video files?

Rhythmbox is primarily a music player. While it uses GStreamer, it is not designed for video playback. Use VLC or Totem for video files.

Is Rhythmbox active and maintained?

Yes. It is the default GNOME music player, actively maintained with regular releases, and packaged in major Linux distributions like Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu.