The Definitive Podcast Directory List [2026]
A podcast directory is an app or website that collects podcast RSS feeds and sorts them by category.
Directories also double as a podcast player and podcast search engine. Getting listed in the top podcast directories can help you:
- Attract new listeners
- Get more ratings and reviews
- Make subscribers aware of new episodes
In this guide, we share a comprehensive list of podcast directories and step-by-step guides to simplify the submission process!
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Top 10 most popular podcast directories
1. Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes)
Compatibility: iOS, Apple CarPlay, Mac, PC with Alexa-enabled smart speakers
Apple Podcasts is the second most popular podcast-listening app and accounts for 33.2% of podcast downloads. It's one of the first places you should get listed!
Apple Podcasts not only reaches the largest audience, but it also includes more features like episode artwork, transcripts, and chapter markers.
Buzzsprout podcasters can submit to Apple Podcasts with just one click! After you submit to Apple, you can claim your show to manage your podcast and get insight into listener behavior.
Getting accepted usually takes a few hours. Once you're in, your podcast will also appear in:
2. Spotify
Compatibility: iOS and Android devices, Mac, PC, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Spotify is the most popular podcast app and accounts for 35.4% of all podcast downloads.
The directory recently changed how they advertise, so we suggest doing your own research to ensure it's the right fit for you.
3. YouTube Music
Compatibility: iOS and Android devices, Mac, PC, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto
YouTube Music has taken over as Google's main podcasting hub. Listeners can now use YouTube Music to access podcasts through the platform, without the need for a YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium subscription.
YouTube Music currently has 77 million subscribers, and reaches over 1 billion listeners annually!
4. Amazon Music and Audible
Compatibility: iOS and Android devices, Mac, PC, FireTV, Alexa-enabled devices
Amazon added podcasts to Amazon Music and Audible, reaching over 55 million listeners!
Listing your podcast on these platforms gets it in front of listeners who enjoy long-form audio but might not listen to podcasts.
Listeners can use both without an Amazon Prime or Audible subscription.
5. Podcast Index
Compatibility: Browser only
Podcast Index is an open-sourced, web-based app available to all podcasters.
The index checks existing directories and allows for direct submission through your podcast hosting platform.