Explanation of the UserAgent ‘Windows’ in web radio logs

What is the UserAgent “Windows”?

If the UserAgent “Windows” appears in your web radio logs, this means:
A listener has played your stream via a device with the Microsoft Windows operating system – usually via a :

  • Desktop PC
  • Laptop
  • or a Windows tablet

It can be accessed via many different programs – e.g. web browsers, media players or radio apps.

What does a typical Windows user agent look like?

Example:

Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36...

This shows that

  • The operating system is Windows 10
  • This is a 64-bit system
  • Access was via a browser (e.g. Chrome or Edge)

In some cases, only “Windows” appears in the UserAgent – then a simple or special program was used for playback.

Which programs under Windows play web radio?

Windows users listen to web radio in many ways – e.g:

  • Web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Opera
  • Windows Media Player or VLC Media Player
  • Standalone programs such as Screamer Radio or RadioSure
  • Radio directory apps such as myTuner or TuneIn
  • sometimes also via our own software solutions

Why is the UserAgent “Windows” important?

If many of your listeners use the UserAgent “Windows”, this means:

  • Your station is often listened to at your desk or at home
  • Users prefer classic desktop environments
  • Your stream works with common players and browsers

This is particularly useful if you want to reach working listeners during working hours, for example – in other words, a target group that listens to the radio on the side.

Conclusion: Windows stands for stationary listeners with a broad setup

The UserAgent “Windows” indicates that your web radio was played via a classic Windows PC or laptop. These listeners usually use browsers or simple media players. They are loyal, appreciate stability – and often listen for hours on end.