Digital Radio in the UK is changing transmission format from the original DAB standard to the newer DAB+ standard. Multiplexes can broadcast a mixture of original DAB and DAB+ stations. Therefore, the format transition is happening station by station with very little publicity, If your DAB radio is not compatible with the new DAB+ format, radio stations will either go silent or disappear completely when they switch to DAB+. Most car radios and most new portable radios are DAB+-compatible, whereas most radios bought before 2013 are not compatible. If you have a Pure radio with a USB socket, it may be possible to upgrade its software to receive DAB+. Otherwise, you will have to replace your radio. Many retailers and manufacturers do not indicate whether or not their radios are compatible with DAB+. Therefore, it is recommended that you buy a radio which is clearly marked as compatible with DAB+ or has the green tick mark.

As of 29 October 2023, the following national radio stations use the DAB+ format: Absolute 80s*, Absolute 90s*, Absolute Classic Rock*, Absolute Country, BFBS Forces Radio, Boom Radio, Capital* , Capital Chill, Capital Dance, Capital Xtra, Capital Xtra Reloaded, GB "News", Gold UK, Heart*, Heart 70s, Heart 80s, Heart 90s, Heart 00s, Heart Dance, Heat, Jazz FM, Kerrang, LBC News, Magic Chilled, Magic at the Musicals, Magic Soul, Mellow Magic*, Planet Rock*, Scala, Smooth*, Smooth Chill, Talk Radio, Talk Sport 2, UCB1, UCB2, Virgin Radio Anthems, Virgin Radio Chilled, Radio X and Radio X Classic Rock. Classic FM will switch to DAB+ in January 2024 (asterisked stations are also available in the original DAB format in many parts of the UK)