What does the UserAgent “Android” mean in web radio logs?

What is the UserAgent “Android”?

If the UserAgent “Android” appears in your web radio logs, your stream was played via a device with the Android operating system. This can be, for example, a:

  • Smart phone
  • Tablet
  • Smart TV
  • or other Android-based device

Depending on the app or browser used by the user, the UserAgent may look different – but “Android” is often clearly recognizable as a component.

What does an Android UserAgent look like?

A typical entry in the logs could look like this:

Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 11; Pixel 4) AppleWebKit/537.36...

This means:

  • “Android 11” is the operating system used
  • “Pixel 4” is the device
  • Access was probably via a browser (e.g. Chrome)

If Android appears solely as a UserAgent, it is often due to simpler players or apps that do not send complete identifications.

What does this mean for your web radio stream?

Access with the UserAgent “Android” shows that your stream is consumed on mobile or smart devices – i.e. where listeners are particularly flexible and on the move.

Advantages for you:

  • Your reach includes mobile target groups
  • Your stream is compatible on modern devices
  • You can analyze how many mobile listeners you have

Which apps on Android play web radio?

There are many apps that allow users on Android to listen to your stream:

  • myTuner Radio
  • VRadio
  • TuneIn
  • XiiaLive
  • or directly via the browser or your own apps

Conclusion: Android is for modern listeners on the move

The UserAgent “Android” indicates that your web radio is listened to via mobile or smart devices. This listener group is large, flexible and tech-savvy – an important part of your reach.