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Online Radio Directories to Attract More Listeners

Adding your station to an online radio directory is a great way to boost your audience and improve your online visibility. We’ve put together a list of popular directories that you can add your station to!

1/ What is an online radio directory?
2/ Why add my station?
3/ How to add my station?
4/ List of popular directories

What is an online radio directory?

An online radio directory is a website or platform that provides a comprehensive listing of internet radio stations from around the world. These directories allow users to browse, search, and listen to various stations based on genres, regions, languages, or specific interests.

Here’s how an online radio directory typically works:

Collection of Stations: The directory aggregates stations, often organizing them by categories like music genres (e.g., rock, jazz, pop), talk radio, sports, news, or religious content.
Search and Filter: Users can search for stations by name, genre, location, or keyword. Many directories allow filtering based on specific criteria.
Streaming: Once a station is selected, users can stream it directly from the directory site or app.
User Features: Some directories may allow users to rate, review, or save their favorite stations for easy access.

Why should I add my station to an online radio directory?

Adding your station to an online radio directory can be highly beneficial for several reasons:

Increase Exposure and Reach: Online directories are visited by millions of listeners who are looking for new stations to explore. Adding your station increases its visibility to a broader, global audience. By being listed in popular categories or genres, your station can be easily discovered by people with specific tastes or interests.
Boost Listener Engagement: Directories often allow users to search by genre, language, or region, which helps attract listeners who are more likely to enjoy and stay tuned to your station. Some directories let users save favorite stations, meaning they can return to your station more easily.
Improved Credibility: Being part of a reputable online directory can lend legitimacy to your station, as many directories vet and categorize stations to ensure quality content.
Free Promotion: Most directories allow stations to be added for free, giving you exposure without needing to invest heavily in promotion.
SEO Benefits: Online radio directories often have high domain authority, meaning that a listing in a well-known directory can improve your station’s search engine ranking.

Adding your station to multiple directories ensures you’re taking advantage of these benefits to grow your audience and station’s success.

How do I submit my station to an online radio directory?

To add your station to one of these directories, you will need to provide your Listening link, which can be found under the Share tab in your Radio Manager!

Some directories may ask you for additional information, such as:

A logo
A short description
A list of genres related to your station
Links to your website and social media profiles

List of popular online radio directories

Deezer	With over 9.6 million total subscribers, Deezer is a great platform to help you find a new potential audience. Follow the steps in this tutorial to find out how to add your radio station to Deezer.
Filter Music	Filter Music specialises in music-only stations (especially electronic and dance). Suggest that your radio station should be added to their platform here!
Get me Radio	Founded in 2020 by a group of individuals with over 50 years combined experience in the media industry, they are passionate about radio. Submit your radio station here.
Internet Radio	With over 9700 available radio stations categorized by genre, Internet radio is another great platform to boost the visibility of your station. Submit your radio station here.
LaRadioFM	Perhaps a lesser-known directory, LaRadioFM provides a weekly top 10 list of radios that are highlighted on their homepage! Sign up for free and submit your station here.
Live Online Radio	With more than 90 000 stations from over 190 countries, they also highlight trending radios each week. Submit your radio station here.
Live Radio UK	This directory offers a wide range of stations from the United Kingdom and also around the world. Sign up and submit your radio station here.
ListenOnlineRadio	A directory with FM, AM, DAB, Internet, Satellite & Web, Net or Online Radios. Submit your radio station here.
Media U	Suggest your radio station here.
My Tuner	To submit your radio, you can send an email to help@mytuner.mobi. You can also do this on myTuner’s iOS and Android app under Settings > About > Suggest a new radio.
My Radio Tuner	This directory has a unique random picker to help you discover new stations. Simply press a genre of your liking, and click on “Genre” to regenerate. Submit your radio by filling out this form.
Radio Dex	They provide access to online streaming radio stations from around the world. Create a free account and submit your radio here.
Radio Garden	Essentially a world map of stations! Submit yours here. You can follow the steps in this tutorial.
Radio Guide FM	A great directory that is easy to navigate. Sign up and add your radio station via this link.
Radio Plug	Adding your radio is free, but you can also promote your station from as little as £3/month. Submit your radio here.
Raddio.net	Another great platform that classifies stations by genre, language and geographic location. Create a free account and submit your station here.
Radio.net	Similar name to the directory above, but a completely different platform! Submit your radio station here.
Streema	Search and organize your favorite stations on Streema. Simply enter your information here to submit your radio.
Streamitter	Launched in 2004, this directory regroups thousands of online streams. Submit your radio station to Streamitter here.
TuneIn	Allow your audience to access your station on hundreds of connected devices and digital assistants like Alexa, Google, and Cortana. Follow our step-by-step guide to submit your radio to TuneIn. You can directly access the submission form here.
Streamerr	Discover new radio stations and easily browse the platform for your favourite genres. Create a free account and add your radio station here.
Tune You	Listen and save your favorites, share and discover from more than 50,000 stations. Submit your radio station here.
Vtuner	With over 15 years of expertise, Vtuner prides themselves on a great user-experience. Add your radio station via this link.
Artisfind	A fairly new directory that can help you attract new listeners. Submit your station here.
OnlineRadioBox	Find all styles of music from all around the world! Submit your station here.
Radio FM	Discover more than 45 thousand radio stations for over 50 Million active customers worldwide. Submit your station here.

Adding your radio to various online directories can help you boost the visibility of your station and attract new listeners. So, what are you waiting for? Add you station to these great directories today!

Anais

International Content Manager - Gryffindor