linksradio

Linksradio is a term used in online media to describe projects that curate and present internet radio streams primarily through hyperlinks. There is no single official product or organization universally known as Linksradio; the name is used by multiple independent efforts and discussions around hyperlink-based radio discovery.

In common implementations, a Linksradio service functions as a directory that aggregates direct stream URLs to radio stations, often organized by genre, language, or region. Users can browse listings, view station metadata such as name, format, and bitrate, and open a stream directly in a player or the browser. Some variants allow user-generated playlists or crowd-sourced linking of streams, enabling collaborative discovery.

Technical considerations include reliance on publicly available stream URLs, compatibility with HTML5 audio players, and potential licensing and reliability issues if streams move or disappear. Privacy considerations can also arise in how metadata is collected and displayed, and how user interactions are tracked.

Variant forms include browser extensions or bookmarklets that convert linked audio streams into a centralized listening interface, as well as standalone directories hosted by hobbyists or media organizations. The term’s meaning can vary by project, so identifying the specific implementation is necessary for precise information.

See also: internet radio, streaming directory, link aggregation.