For over a decade, the Edison Research at SSRS Share of Ear® study has tracked the development of radio listening via streams.

As of Q1 2026, streamed AM/FM radio accounts for 14% of all daily time spent listening to AM/FM Radio. The remaining time with AM/FM Radio goes exclusively to over-the-air sources.

Another of Edison’s flagship research studies, The Infinite Dial®, also tracks the development of AM/FM Radio streaming, but in a different fashion. For the last three years, The Infinite Dial® has asked about weekly listening to both over-the-air radio on a traditional receiver and listening to the streams via smartphones, smart speakers, or other digital devices. As of 2026, 30% of all weekly radio listeners listened to a stream for at least part of their radio time, while 70% listened exclusively via traditional AM/FM. This 30% figure is a considerable increase from our estimate of 19% of all radio listeners just two years ago.

Edison Research at SSRS has a wide variety of audio measurement products that capture the entire listening landscape. Contact our team to learn more about a Share of Ear subscription and read the full 2026 Infinite Dial report, from Edison Research at SSRS and SiriusXM Media.

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