Shadcn Radio Group

Radio group components help users select one option from a fixed set. They are commonly used in forms, settings panels, and preference screens where only one choice makes sense. Examples include radio groups with descriptions, helper text, disabled states, and custom layouts.

Examples include radio groups with descriptions, helper text, disabled states, and custom layouts.

What is the Shadcn Radio Group?

The Shadcn Radio Group is a React component used when a user needs to pick one option from many. You’ll see this pattern everywhere like payment methods, plan selection, form questions, or settings pages. Think of a situation where selecting more than one option would cause confusion. That’s where a radio group fits best.

Think of a situation where selecting more than one option would cause confusion. That’s where a radio group fits best.

The component is copied directly into your project and styled using Tailwind CSS, so you are always in control of how it looks and behaves.

Why Developers Use Shadcn Radio Group

• Makes single-choice selection clear for users
• Prevents multiple selections by mistake
• Easy to understand without extra explanation
• Works well in forms, filters, and settings
• Keyboard friendly and screen-reader safe
• Simple and fast in React and Next.js projects

Key Features

• Only one option can be selected at a time
• Fully styled using Tailwind CSS
• Works with controlled and uncontrolled state
• Keyboard navigation supported
• Screen reader friendly with proper labels
• Disabled options supported
• Vertical or horizontal layouts
• Easy to extend with icons or helper text

Tips for Using Shadcn Radio Group

• Use radio groups only when one option is required
• Keep labels short and easy to read
• Group related options with spacing
• Use tooltips if an option needs explanation
• Avoid too many choices in one group
• Stack options vertically on mobile screens

Some Common Uses of Shadcn Radio Group

• Forms and surveys
• Settings and preference pages
• Payment or plan selection
• Filters in dashboards
• Multi-step wizards
• Admin panels

Easy to Integrate with Any Components

Shadcn Radio Group works smoothly with other UI pieces:

• Forms for handling values
• Buttons for submit or reset actions
• Cards to group related inputs
• Tooltips for helper messages
• Inputs for mixed form layouts
• Checkboxes when both single and multiple choices are needed

Because it lives inside your codebase, styling and changes stay simple.