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Shortwave plays internet radio and lets users create their own station library, according to its Flathub listing.
About Shortwave
Shortwave is an internet radio player for Linux, distributed through Flathub. It provides access to a station database with over 50,000 stations and lets users create a library of favorite stations. The app includes search and discovery, automatic track recognition with the option to save tracks individually, and audio playback on supported network devices such as Google Chromecasts. It also offers a responsive layout, integration with the GNOME desktop environment, and recording with a maximum duration of 3 hours. The listing notes aarch64 and x86_64 architectures, a Medium Risk rating, and an adaptive age rating of 3+.
Key features
- Access a database of over 50,000 internet radio stations
- Create a library of favorite stations
- Search and discover new radio stations
- Automatic track recognition with option to save tracks
- Record audio with a maximum duration of 3 hours
- Play audio on supported network devices such as Google Chromecasts
Best for: Linux users who want to listen to and organize internet radio stations on their desktop.
Good for
- Free to download on Flathub
- Provides access to over 50,000 stations
- Supports aarch64 and x86_64 architectures
Watch out for
- Flathub lists the app with a Medium Risk rating
- Maximum recording duration is 3 hours
- Network playback requires supported devices such as Google Chromecasts
Shortwave at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Shortwave FAQ
What is Shortwave?
Shortwave is an internet radio player for Linux that provides access to a station database with over 50,000 stations.
Can I save favorite stations and tracks?
Yes. You can create a library of favorite stations, and automatic track recognition includes the option to save tracks individually.
How long can Shortwave record audio?
The listing states the maximum recording duration is 3 hours.
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