If you search for "Groove Music" in your Start menu today, Windows will likely point you toward the Windows Media Player. How to Get the Current Version (New Media Player)
Groove Music is no longer available as a standalone app on Windows 11, having been officially replaced by the new . While you can't download the original Groove Music directly from the Microsoft Store , it still exists as the underlying engine for the modern Media Player app. The Evolution of Groove Music on Windows 11
Originally launched as Xbox Music, Groove Music was the default audio player for Windows 10 and early builds of Windows 11. Starting in 2022, Microsoft began rolling out a revamped that combined the local music playback of Groove with the video capabilities of the legacy Windows Media Player.
Click or Install to get the latest version, which automatically replaces any remaining Groove Music files. Reverting to the "Old" Groove Music
For users who prefer the classic Groove interface, there is no official toggle, but some workarounds exist using third-party package installers: