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 14 April 2025, the following national radio stations use the DAB+ format: Absolute, Absolute 80s*, Absolute 90s*, Absolute Classic Rock, Absolute Country, BFBS Forces Radio, Boom Radio, Capital* , Capital Anthems, Capital Dance, Capital Xtra, Capital Xtra Reloaded, Classic FM, GB "News", Gold Radio, Greatest Hits 60s, Greatest Hits 70s, Greatest Hits 80s, Heart*, Heart 70s, Heart 80s, Heart 90s, Heart 00s, Heart Dance, Hits Chilled, Hits 90s, Hits 00s, Jazz FM, Kerrang, Kiss, Kisstory, Kisstory R&B, LBC News, Magic, Magic Classical, Magic at the Musicals, Magic Soul, Mellow Magic, Planet Rock*, Smooth*, Smooth Chill, Smooth 80s, Smooth Relax, Talk Radio, Talk Sport 2, UCB1, UCB2, Virgin Radio Chilled, Virgin Radio Legends, Radio X and Radio X Classic Rock. (asterisked stations are also available in the original DAB format in many parts of the UK)

Some BBC national stations are expected to switch to DAB+ in autumn 2025, making room for Radio 1 Anthems, Radio 1 Dance and Radio 3 Unwind to launch using DAB+.