Frequently Asked Questions

Driven to become the one-stop solution for podcasters, Podcasts.com provides podcast hosting, marketing, and advertising. Start a new podcast or migrate your existing podcast to our platform. It is simple and affordable.

What is Podcasts.com?

Podcasts.com is a podcast hosting and directory platform.  We offer free, easy hosting, with effortless Apple Podcasts syndication, and podcasts analytics. Podcasts.com indexes podcasts from around the web to make searching for favorite podcasts and discovering new ones easy. New podcasts are added daily, and subscribing is easy.

For Indexed Podcasts

If your podcast is in our directory, please refer to the questions below.

Will the existing audio file URL be referenced?

Yes. We do not change the URL.

Will the audio files be stored on your servers?

No. We reference the URL in your RSS feed every time.

Will there be ads inserted into my podcast?

No. We do not insert ads into your podcast.

If you would like to include a backlink into your podcast, please email us the link at support@podcasts.com.

How does Podcasts.com track my stats?

We track how many times each episode was downloaded, plus a star rating for each podcast. If you host your podcast with us, you can view these stats from your dashboard.

How can I claim my podcast?

Go to the page where your podcast is listed and click the “Claim This Podcast” link in the bottom left corner.

How can I remove my podcast?

To remove your podcast from Podcasts.com, click the “Remove this podcast” link on the page where your podcast is listed. Requests are reviewed by our team, and typical turnaround is 1 to 2 business days.

How do I update my RSS feed URL in iTunes?

Updating your RSS feed in iTunes is easy. Add an <itunes:new-feed-url> item to your RSS feed containing the new URL. If you are able to, also change your old RSS feed to an HTTP 301 redirect.

How can I switch my hosting to the free Podcasts.com hosting?

Visit our website and follow the steps under the “Sign Up” link in the upper right corner of the page.

For Hosted Podcasts

If you are considering hosting your podcast for free with Podcasts.com, please refer to the questions below.

How do I move my existing podcast over to Podcasts.com?

Use our podcast import tool during signup. Point it at your current RSS feed and your show and back catalog are brought across, so you do not have to re-upload episodes one at a time.

Is hosting really free?

Yes. You can sign up for free and no credit card is needed to get started.

What is included with hosting?

Apple Podcasts and Spotify syndication, podcast analytics, a website for your show and mobile optimized playback.”

What statistics do I get for my show?

You get behind-the-scenes analytics on how listeners consume your content, including running play counts and download counts for each episode.

Do I need any technical training to publish?

No. Podcasts.com is built so podcasters at every level can upload, share and track a show without programming knowledge.

Still have a question?

Our support team is happy to help. Support is our number one priority.

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