What can I listen to on World Radios?
World Radios gives you access to thousands of live radio stations and trending podcasts from countries all over the world. Content includes music, news, sports, talk shows, cultural programs, and more.
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Answers for listening, favorites, podcasts, premium, browser access, and support.
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Listening & playback
Streaming, data, sound, and browser playbackDoes listening to radio consume data?
Yes. The website streams live audio. Data usage depends on the station's bitrate, your listening duration, and whether you are using mobile data or Wi-Fi.
Can I listen offline?
No. World Radios requires an active internet connection to play live stations on the website.
Does the website download stations?
No. Stations are streamed live in your browser. The website does not download radio station streams for offline listening.
Why does a station buffer, freeze, or disconnect?
This is usually caused by a weak or unstable internet connection or a problem on the station's streaming server. If only one station is affected, it is most likely an issue with that broadcaster.
Why do some stations not work in my country?
Some stations apply regional restrictions. If a station blocks playback in your region, the website cannot bypass that limitation.
Can playback continue in the background?
Playback can continue while the browser tab remains open, but it depends on your browser, device, battery settings, and operating system restrictions. Mobile browsers may pause audio when the screen locks or when the browser is closed.
Does World Radios work with Bluetooth?
Yes. If your browser and device output audio to Bluetooth speakers, headphones, or car audio systems, World Radios can play through them.
Why is the volume very low or why do I hear a hissing noise?
Low volume or hissing noise usually comes directly from the radio station's broadcast source. This is not caused by the website. Please contact the radio station to inform them about the audio quality issue.
Do you support TV stations as well?
Yes. World Radios supports selected live TV channels. The website currently plays the audio stream of TV channels only. Video playback is not supported at this time. Availability may vary by region and broadcaster.
Finding stations
Countries, genres, search, and station pagesWhat music genres are available?
The website supports a wide range of genres including rock, pop, reggae, oldies, jazz, classical, dance, electronic, and many others. Available genres depend on the stations listed on the site.
How do I discover new stations?
You can browse stations by country or genre, search by name, or explore popular and recently added stations. New stations are added regularly.
Can I find radio stations near me?
The website highlights countries, genres, popular stations, and search results. For richer device-based discovery, use the World Radios Android app.
Does the website support sorting stations?
Yes. Station pages can show popular, featured, recent, country, genre, and search-based results depending on the page you are viewing.
Can I add my own radio station?
You can suggest a station from the website by using the Submit option in the top menu. Custom personal stations are available in the Android app for Premium users.
How do I suggest a new radio station?
Visit worldradios.app and click Submit in the top menu, then send the station details for review.
Why is a station missing or removed?
Stations may be removed if the stream goes offline permanently, the broadcaster changes the stream URL, or removal is requested by the broadcaster.
Why is a station still not playing after support told me it was fixed?
If you saved the station in Favorites before it was fixed, your browser may still have the old station details saved locally. Remove the station from Favorites and add it again to refresh it.
Favorites
Saving stations in the browserCan I save my favorite stations on the website?
Yes. Favorites are available to Premium website users. Open a station page and use the heart button to save it to your Favorites list.
Where are my website favorites saved?
Website favorites are saved locally in the browser you are using. They are browser-specific and device-specific.
Do my website favorites sync with the app?
No. Website Favorites and app Favorites are separate. The website stores favorites in your browser, while the app stores favorites on your device.
Can I move my website favorites to another browser?
There is no automatic sync between browsers. If you change browser, clear browser data, or use another device, your local website favorites may not appear there.
Why did my favorites disappear?
This usually happens when browser storage is cleared, private browsing is used, a different browser is opened, or device cleanup tools remove website data.
Can I sort or reorder website favorites?
Website favorites are shown from the list saved in your browser. Advanced manual ordering and import/export tools are available in the Android app.
Podcasts
Premium access, listening, and downloadsDoes the website include podcasts?
Yes. World Radios features thousands of popular podcasts, including inspirational talks, education, interviews, entertainment, and true crime. You need to be a Premium website user to access Podcasts.
Can I download podcasts for offline listening?
Premium website users can download available podcast episodes through the browser. Downloaded files are saved by your browser, usually in your device's Downloads folder.
Where can I find my downloaded podcasts?
Downloaded podcast episodes are saved wherever your browser normally saves downloads. Check your Downloads folder or your browser's download history.
Why can I see podcasts but not play or download them?
Podcast playback and downloads require website Premium. If you already purchased Premium, make sure you are using the same browser where Premium is active.
Website features
Player, metadata, languages, and app differencesCan I see song titles and album art?
If the radio station provides metadata, the website can display details such as the artist name, song title, and artwork. Availability depends on the broadcaster and stream format.
Do songs include lyrics on the website?
Lyrics availability depends on the track and data providers. For the richest playback features, use the Android app.
Are broken stations automatically reported?
The website may show playback errors when a station cannot load. You can help us investigate faster by using the report or contact options on the station page.
Does the website support themes?
The website uses the current World Radios web design. The Android app includes additional theme choices such as Light, Dark, and AMOLED Dark.
What languages are supported?
The website is available in English, French, and Spanish. This FAQ also includes a Translate button so you can translate the guide into many other languages.
Which features are only in the Android app?
Features such as recording live radio, alarms, sleep timer, widgets, Android Auto, Android TV optimization, custom stations, and deeper device controls are app features, not website features.
Browser help
Autoplay, blocked audio, private browsing, and mixed contentWhy does the browser block playback until I click?
Many browsers block autoplay with sound. Click the Play button on the station page to start audio manually.
Why does a station work in the app but not on the website?
Some streams use formats, ports, redirects, or security settings that browsers block but the app can handle more smoothly. Try another browser or use the Android app for the best compatibility.
What does an insecure content warning mean?
Some stations stream from non-HTTPS audio URLs. Modern browsers may block those streams as insecure content. You can allow insecure content for World Radios in your browser site settings, or listen through the Android app.
Does Premium work in private or incognito mode?
Private browsing can prevent Premium, Favorites, and other local website data from being saved permanently. Use a normal browser window for the best experience.
What should I try if the player is stuck?
Refresh the page, try another station, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, disable restrictive browser extensions, or test in another browser.
Can I keep listening after closing the browser?
No. The website needs the browser or web app session to remain open. For stronger background playback on mobile, use the Android app.
Support & privacy
Contact, privacy, station owners, and account-free accessDoes the website require an account?
No. You can listen on the website without creating an account. Premium access is browser-based rather than account-based.
Does the website collect personal data?
The website does not require account creation. Only minimal data may be used for website functionality, ads, analytics, support, and improvement. See the Privacy Policy for more details.
Where can I find the Android app?
You can download the Android app from Google Play.
How can I contact support?
How can station owners request removal?
Station owners can use the removal request option on the station page or contact us by email. Verified removal requests are reviewed and processed by the team.
What should I include when requesting Premium restore?
Send the email address or name used for payment if available, the browser or device where you want Premium restored, and any payment confirmation details you have.