---
title: Radio
subtitle: An easily stylable radio button component.
description: A high-quality, unstyled React radio button component that is easy to style.
---

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>
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# Radio

A high-quality, unstyled React radio button component that is easy to style.

## Demo

### Tailwind

This example shows how to implement the component using Tailwind CSS.

```tsx
/* index.tsx */
'use client';
import * as React from 'react';
import { Radio } from '@base-ui/react/radio';
import { RadioGroup } from '@base-ui/react/radio-group';

export default function ExampleRadioGroup() {
  const id = React.useId();
  return (
    <RadioGroup
      aria-labelledby={id}
      defaultValue="fuji-apple"
      className="flex flex-col items-start gap-1 text-gray-900"
    >
      <div className="font-bold" id={id}>
        Best apple
      </div>

      <label className="flex items-center gap-2 font-normal">
        <Radio.Root
          value="fuji-apple"
          className="flex size-5 items-center justify-center rounded-full focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:outline-blue-800 data-[checked]:bg-gray-900 data-[unchecked]:border data-[unchecked]:border-gray-300"
        >
          <Radio.Indicator className="flex before:size-2 before:rounded-full before:bg-gray-50 data-[unchecked]:hidden" />
        </Radio.Root>
        Fuji
      </label>

      <label className="flex items-center gap-2 font-normal">
        <Radio.Root
          value="gala-apple"
          className="flex size-5 items-center justify-center rounded-full focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:outline-blue-800 data-[checked]:bg-gray-900 data-[unchecked]:border data-[unchecked]:border-gray-300"
        >
          <Radio.Indicator className="flex before:size-2 before:rounded-full before:bg-gray-50 data-[unchecked]:hidden" />
        </Radio.Root>
        Gala
      </label>

      <label className="flex items-center gap-2 font-normal">
        <Radio.Root
          value="granny-smith-apple"
          className="flex size-5 items-center justify-center rounded-full focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:outline-blue-800 data-[checked]:bg-gray-900 data-[unchecked]:border data-[unchecked]:border-gray-300"
        >
          <Radio.Indicator className="flex before:size-2 before:rounded-full before:bg-gray-50 data-[unchecked]:hidden" />
        </Radio.Root>
        Granny Smith
      </label>
    </RadioGroup>
  );
}
```

### CSS Modules

This example shows how to implement the component using CSS Modules.

```css
/* index.module.css */
.RadioGroup {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
}

.Caption {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.Item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.Radio {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 100%;
  outline: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border: none;

  &[data-unchecked] {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-300);
    background-color: transparent;
  }

  &[data-checked] {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-900);
  }

  &:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-blue);
    outline-offset: 2px;
  }
}

.Indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  &[data-unchecked] {
    display: none;
  }

  &::before {
    content: '';
    border-radius: 100%;
    width: 0.5rem;
    height: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-50);
  }
}
```

```tsx
/* index.tsx */
'use client';
import * as React from 'react';
import { Radio } from '@base-ui/react/radio';
import { RadioGroup } from '@base-ui/react/radio-group';
import styles from './index.module.css';

export default function ExampleRadioGroup() {
  const id = React.useId();
  return (
    <RadioGroup aria-labelledby={id} defaultValue="fuji-apple" className={styles.RadioGroup}>
      <div className={styles.Caption} id={id}>
        Best apple
      </div>

      <label className={styles.Item}>
        <Radio.Root value="fuji-apple" className={styles.Radio}>
          <Radio.Indicator className={styles.Indicator} />
        </Radio.Root>
        Fuji
      </label>

      <label className={styles.Item}>
        <Radio.Root value="gala-apple" className={styles.Radio}>
          <Radio.Indicator className={styles.Indicator} />
        </Radio.Root>
        Gala
      </label>

      <label className={styles.Item}>
        <Radio.Root value="granny-smith-apple" className={styles.Radio}>
          <Radio.Indicator className={styles.Indicator} />
        </Radio.Root>
        Granny Smith
      </label>
    </RadioGroup>
  );
}
```

## Usage guidelines

- **Form controls must have an accessible name**: It can be created using `<label>` elements, or the `Field` and `Fieldset` components. See [Labeling a radio group](/react/components/radio.md) and the [forms guide](/react/handbook/forms.md).

## Anatomy

Radio is always placed within Radio Group. Import the components and place them together:

```jsx title="Anatomy"
import { Radio } from '@base-ui/react/radio';
import { RadioGroup } from '@base-ui/react/radio-group';

<RadioGroup>
  <Radio.Root>
    <Radio.Indicator />
  </Radio.Root>
</RadioGroup>;
```

## Examples

### Labeling a radio group

Label the group with `aria-labelledby` and a sibling label element:

```tsx title="Using aria-labelledby to label a radio group"
<div id="storage-type-label">Storage type</div>
<RadioGroup aria-labelledby="storage-type-label">{/* ... */}</RadioGroup>
```

An enclosing `<label>` is the simplest labeling pattern for each radio:

```tsx title="Using an enclosing label to label a radio button"
// @highlight
<label>
  <Radio.Root value="ssd" />
  SSD
  {/* @highlight */}
</label>
```

### Rendering as a native button

By default, `<Radio.Root>` renders a `<span>` element to support enclosing labels. Prefer rendering each radio as a native button when using sibling labels (`htmlFor`/`id`).

```tsx title="Sibling label pattern with a native button"
<div id="storage-type">Storage type</div>
<RadioGroup defaultValue="ssd" aria-labelledby="storage-type">
  <div>
    <label htmlFor="storage-type-ssd">SSD</label>
    {/* @highlight-text "nativeButton" "render={<button />}" */}
    <Radio.Root value="ssd" id="storage-type-ssd" nativeButton render={<button />}>
      <Radio.Indicator />
    </Radio.Root>
  </div>
</RadioGroup>
```

Native buttons with wrapping labels are supported by using the `render` callback to avoid invalid HTML, so the hidden input is placed outside the label:

```tsx title="Render callback"
<div id="storage-type">Storage type</div>
<RadioGroup defaultValue="ssd" aria-labelledby="storage-type">
  <Radio.Root
    value="ssd"
    nativeButton
    // @highlight-start
    render={(buttonProps) => (
      <label>
        <button {...buttonProps} />
        SSD
      </label>
    )}
    {/* @highlight-end */}
  />
</RadioGroup>
```

### Form integration

Use [Field](/react/components/field.md) and [Fieldset](/react/components/fieldset.md) for group labeling and form integration:

```tsx title="Using Radio Group in a form"
<Form>
  {/* @highlight */}
  <Field.Root name="storageType">
    <Fieldset.Root render={<RadioGroup />}>
      <Fieldset.Legend>Storage type</Fieldset.Legend>
      <Field.Item>
        <Field.Label>
          <Radio.Root value="ssd" />
          SSD
        </Field.Label>
      </Field.Item>
      <Field.Item>
        <Field.Label>
          <Radio.Root value="hdd" />
          HDD
        </Field.Label>
      </Field.Item>
    </Fieldset.Root>
  </Field.Root>
</Form>
```

## API reference

### RadioGroup

### RadioGroup

Provides a shared state to a series of radio buttons.
Renders a `<div>` element.

**RadioGroup Props:**

| Prop          | Type                                                                                     | Default | Description                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| :------------ | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| name          | `string`                                                                                 | -       | Identifies the field when a form is submitted.                                                                                                                                                |
| defaultValue  | `Value`                                                                                  | -       | The uncontrolled value of the radio button that should be initially selected. To render a controlled radio group, use the `value` prop instead.                                               |
| value         | `Value`                                                                                  | -       | The controlled value of the radio item that should be currently selected. To render an uncontrolled radio group, use the `defaultValue` prop instead.                                         |
| onValueChange | `((value: Value, eventDetails: RadioGroup.ChangeEventDetails) => void)`                  | -       | Callback fired when the value changes.                                                                                                                                                        |
| form          | `string`                                                                                 | -       | Identifies the form that owns the radio inputs.&#xA;Useful when the radio group is rendered outside the form.                                                                                 |
| disabled      | `boolean`                                                                                | `false` | Whether the component should ignore user interaction.                                                                                                                                         |
| readOnly      | `boolean`                                                                                | `false` | Whether the user should be unable to select a different radio button in the group.                                                                                                            |
| required      | `boolean`                                                                                | `false` | Whether the user must choose a value before submitting a form.                                                                                                                                |
| inputRef      | `React.Ref<HTMLInputElement>`                                                            | -       | A ref to access the hidden input element.                                                                                                                                                     |
| className     | `string \| ((state: RadioGroup.State) => string \| undefined)`                           | -       | CSS class applied to the element, or a function that&#xA;returns a class based on the component's state.                                                                                      |
| style         | `React.CSSProperties \| ((state: RadioGroup.State) => React.CSSProperties \| undefined)` | -       | Style applied to the element, or a function that&#xA;returns a style object based on the component's state.                                                                                   |
| render        | `ReactElement \| ((props: HTMLProps, state: RadioGroup.State) => ReactElement)`          | -       | Allows you to replace the component's HTML element&#xA;with a different tag, or compose it with another component. Accepts a `ReactElement` or a function that returns the element to render. |

**RadioGroup Data Attributes:**

| Attribute     | Type | Description                               |
| :------------ | :--- | :---------------------------------------- |
| data-disabled | -    | Present when the radio group is disabled. |

### RadioGroup.Props

Re-export of [RadioGroup](/react/components/radio.md) props.

### RadioGroup.State

```typescript
type RadioGroupState = {
  /** Whether the user should be unable to select a different radio button in the group. */
  readOnly: boolean;
  /** Whether the user must tick a radio button within the group before submitting a form. */
  required: boolean;
  /** Whether the component should ignore user interaction. */
  disabled: boolean;
  /** Whether the field has been touched. */
  touched: boolean;
  /** Whether the field value has changed from its initial value. */
  dirty: boolean;
  /** Whether the field is valid. */
  valid: boolean | null;
  /** Whether the field has a value. */
  filled: boolean;
  /** Whether the field is focused. */
  focused: boolean;
};
```

### RadioGroup.ChangeEventReason

```typescript
type RadioGroupChangeEventReason = 'none';
```

### RadioGroup.ChangeEventDetails

```typescript
type RadioGroupChangeEventDetails = {
  /** The reason for the event. */
  reason: 'none';
  /** The native event associated with the custom event. */
  event: Event;
  /** Cancels Base UI from handling the event. */
  cancel: () => void;
  /** Allows the event to propagate in cases where Base UI will stop the propagation. */
  allowPropagation: () => void;
  /** Indicates whether the event has been canceled. */
  isCanceled: boolean;
  /** Indicates whether the event is allowed to propagate. */
  isPropagationAllowed: boolean;
  /** The element that triggered the event, if applicable. */
  trigger: Element | undefined;
};
```

## Canonical Types

Maps `Canonical`: `Alias` — Use Canonical when its namespace is already imported; otherwise use Alias.

- `RadioGroup.State`: `RadioGroupState`
- `RadioGroup.Props`: `RadioGroupProps`
- `RadioGroup.ChangeEventReason`: `RadioGroupChangeEventReason`
- `RadioGroup.ChangeEventDetails`: `RadioGroupChangeEventDetails`

Provides a shared state to a series of radio buttons. Renders a `<div>` element.

### Root

Represents the radio button itself.
Renders a `<span>` element and a hidden `<input>` beside.

**Root Props:**

| Prop         | Type                                                                                     | Default | Description                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| :----------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| value\*      | `Value`                                                                                  | -       | The unique identifying value of the radio in a group.                                                                                                                                         |
| nativeButton | `boolean`                                                                                | `false` | Whether the component renders a native `<button>` element when replacing it&#xA;via the `render` prop.&#xA;Set to `true` if the rendered element is a native button.                          |
| disabled     | `boolean`                                                                                | -       | Whether the component should ignore user interaction.                                                                                                                                         |
| readOnly     | `boolean`                                                                                | -       | Whether the user should be unable to select the radio button.                                                                                                                                 |
| required     | `boolean`                                                                                | -       | Whether the user must choose a value before submitting a form.                                                                                                                                |
| inputRef     | `React.Ref<HTMLInputElement>`                                                            | -       | A ref to access the hidden input element.                                                                                                                                                     |
| className    | `string \| ((state: Radio.Root.State) => string \| undefined)`                           | -       | CSS class applied to the element, or a function that&#xA;returns a class based on the component's state.                                                                                      |
| style        | `React.CSSProperties \| ((state: Radio.Root.State) => React.CSSProperties \| undefined)` | -       | Style applied to the element, or a function that&#xA;returns a style object based on the component's state.                                                                                   |
| render       | `ReactElement \| ((props: HTMLProps, state: Radio.Root.State) => ReactElement)`          | -       | Allows you to replace the component's HTML element&#xA;with a different tag, or compose it with another component. Accepts a `ReactElement` or a function that returns the element to render. |

**Root Data Attributes:**

| Attribute      | Type | Description                                                                 |
| :------------- | :--- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| data-checked   | -    | Present when the radio is checked.                                          |
| data-unchecked | -    | Present when the radio is not checked.                                      |
| data-disabled  | -    | Present when the radio is disabled.                                         |
| data-readonly  | -    | Present when the radio is readonly.                                         |
| data-required  | -    | Present when the radio is required.                                         |
| data-valid     | -    | Present when the radio is in a valid state (when wrapped in Field.Root).    |
| data-invalid   | -    | Present when the radio is in an invalid state (when wrapped in Field.Root). |
| data-dirty     | -    | Present when the radio's value has changed (when wrapped in Field.Root).    |
| data-touched   | -    | Present when the radio has been touched (when wrapped in Field.Root).       |
| data-filled    | -    | Present when the radio is checked (when wrapped in Field.Root).             |
| data-focused   | -    | Present when the radio is focused (when wrapped in Field.Root).             |

### Root.Props

Re-export of [Root](/react/components/radio.md) props.

### Root.State

```typescript
type RadioRootState = {
  /** Whether the radio button is currently selected. */
  checked: boolean;
  /** Whether the component should ignore user interaction. */
  disabled: boolean;
  /** Whether the user should be unable to select the radio button. */
  readOnly: boolean;
  /** Whether the user must choose a value before submitting a form. */
  required: boolean;
  /** Whether the field has been touched. */
  touched: boolean;
  /** Whether the field value has changed from its initial value. */
  dirty: boolean;
  /** Whether the field is valid. */
  valid: boolean | null;
  /** Whether the field has a value. */
  filled: boolean;
  /** Whether the field is focused. */
  focused: boolean;
};
```

### Indicator

Indicates whether the radio button is selected.
Renders a `<span>` element.

**Indicator Props:**

| Prop        | Type                                                                                          | Default | Description                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| :---------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| className   | `string \| ((state: Radio.Indicator.State) => string \| undefined)`                           | -       | CSS class applied to the element, or a function that&#xA;returns a class based on the component's state.                                                                                      |
| style       | `React.CSSProperties \| ((state: Radio.Indicator.State) => React.CSSProperties \| undefined)` | -       | Style applied to the element, or a function that&#xA;returns a style object based on the component's state.                                                                                   |
| keepMounted | `boolean`                                                                                     | `false` | Whether to keep the HTML element in the DOM when the radio button is inactive.                                                                                                                |
| render      | `ReactElement \| ((props: HTMLProps, state: Radio.Indicator.State) => ReactElement)`          | -       | Allows you to replace the component's HTML element&#xA;with a different tag, or compose it with another component. Accepts a `ReactElement` or a function that returns the element to render. |

**Indicator Data Attributes:**

| Attribute           | Type | Description                                                                 |
| :------------------ | :--- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| data-checked        | -    | Present when the radio is checked.                                          |
| data-unchecked      | -    | Present when the radio is not checked.                                      |
| data-disabled       | -    | Present when the radio is disabled.                                         |
| data-readonly       | -    | Present when the radio is readonly.                                         |
| data-required       | -    | Present when the radio is required.                                         |
| data-valid          | -    | Present when the radio is in a valid state (when wrapped in Field.Root).    |
| data-invalid        | -    | Present when the radio is in an invalid state (when wrapped in Field.Root). |
| data-dirty          | -    | Present when the radio's value has changed (when wrapped in Field.Root).    |
| data-touched        | -    | Present when the radio has been touched (when wrapped in Field.Root).       |
| data-filled         | -    | Present when the radio is checked (when wrapped in Field.Root).             |
| data-focused        | -    | Present when the radio is focused (when wrapped in Field.Root).             |
| data-starting-style | -    | Present when the radio indicator is animating in.                           |
| data-ending-style   | -    | Present when the radio indicator is animating out.                          |

### Indicator.Props

Re-export of [Indicator](/react/components/radio.md) props.

### Indicator.State

```typescript
type RadioIndicatorState = {
  /** Whether the radio button is currently selected. */
  checked: boolean;
  /** The transition status of the component. */
  transitionStatus: TransitionStatus;
};
```

## Export Groups

- `Radio.Root`: `Radio.Root`, `Radio.Root.State`, `Radio.Root.Props`
- `Radio.Indicator`: `Radio.Indicator`, `Radio.Indicator.Props`, `Radio.Indicator.State`
- `Default`: `RadioRootState`, `RadioRootProps`, `RadioIndicatorProps`, `RadioIndicatorState`

## Canonical Types

Maps `Canonical`: `Alias` — Use Canonical when its namespace is already imported; otherwise use Alias.

- `Radio.Root.State`: `RadioRootState`
- `Radio.Root.Props`: `RadioRootProps`
- `Radio.Indicator.Props`: `RadioIndicatorProps`
- `Radio.Indicator.State`: `RadioIndicatorState`
