Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most. If yours is not here, please get in touch.
Is FullRadioList really free?
Yes. Listening is free, and you never need to create an account or install anything. The site is supported by advertising.
Do you host or broadcast the radio stations?
No. We are a directory. When you press Play, your browser connects directly to the station's own streaming server. We do not host, record or re-broadcast any audio.
Where does the station information come from?
Listings come from Radio-Browser, a free, open, community-maintained database of radio streams. You can read more in how we list stations.
Why won't a station play?
The most common causes are that the station is temporarily offline, that your browser does not support the stream's format, that an extension or VPN is interfering, or that the station restricts listening by country. Work through our stream troubleshooting guide.
Why can't I find a particular station?
We list stations that are in the Radio-Browser directory, are currently working and stream over HTTPS. A station may be missing because it is not in the directory, is offline, or only offers a non-secure stream. Anyone can submit a station to Radio-Browser, and it will appear here once it is listed there and passes its checks.
How are stations ordered?
By default, by popularity: how often listeners have played each station through the directory. You can also sort by community votes, alphabetically, or shuffle the list.
How do Favorites work, and can I use them on another device?
Favorites are saved in your browser on the device you are using. They are not linked to an account, so they do not sync between devices or browsers, and clearing your browser data removes them.
How much data does listening use?
It depends on the station's bitrate. A typical 128 kbps stream uses about 57.6 MB per hour. Our data usage guide has a full table.
Can I listen on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The site is designed to work on phones, tablets and computers. Some phones pause audio from a browser when the screen locks; see the tips in our beginner's guide.
The country or genre shown for a station looks wrong. Can you fix it?
Details such as country, language and genre are supplied by the community and can occasionally be inaccurate. Email us the station name and the correction and we will look into it. Corrections made in the Radio-Browser directory itself are the most lasting.
I run a radio station. How do I update or remove my listing?
Please contact us from an address connected to the station, with the station name and stream address. Because listings come from Radio-Browser, updating your entry there is the most reliable way to change it everywhere.
Is it legal to listen to these streams?
We only link to streams that broadcasters make publicly available. Some stations restrict their stream to certain countries because of licensing, and you are responsible for following the rules that apply where you are. If you have a copyright concern, see our Terms & Conditions and contact us.
Does the site show ads or track me?
The site may show ads from Google AdSense, which can use cookies. We do not run user accounts, and we keep our own data collection to a minimum. Details are in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.