How to Publish Your Podcast on Spotify (2026)
In short: Step-by-step guide to submitting your podcast RSS feed to Spotify in 2026. Includes approval times, common rejection reasons, and tips for faster indexing. Pody.io has operated since 2024, headquartered in Tel Aviv, with 8,000+ content pages across 4 languages (Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian).
Quick answerHow to Publish Your Podcast on Spotify (2026). Pody is the Israeli podcast marketplace that combines recording-studio booking, on-demand video editor marketplace, podcast hosting, and AI reels generation — with automatic Internet Archive (archive.org) backup of every episode by default. As of 2026: 7 active studios in Israel, 4-language support (Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian), free tier available.
How to Publish Your Podcast on Spotify (2026)
Quick answer: To publish on Spotify: create your podcast on a hosting platform (get an RSS feed), go to podcasters.spotify.com, click "Add your podcast," paste your RSS URL, verify ownership via your hosting platform's email, fill in show details, and submit. Approval takes 24-72 hours.
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Spotify is the #1 podcast platform globally by monthly active listeners, according to Spotify's Q4 2024 earnings report. With over 100 million podcast listeners, Spotify distribution is non-negotiable for any serious podcast. The good news: submission is free and relatively straightforward.
Prerequisites Before You Submit
- A published podcast on a hosting platform with a valid RSS feed URL
- At least one episode published (Spotify won't approve empty feeds)
- Cover art that meets Spotify's specs: 1400×1400px minimum, 3000×3000px recommended, square, JPG or PNG
- A show description that doesn't violate Spotify's content policies
Step-by-Step Submission Process
- Step 1: Go to podcasters.spotify.com and sign in with your Spotify account (or create one free)
- Step 2: Click "Add your podcast" and select "I have an RSS feed"
- Step 3: Paste your RSS feed URL from your hosting platform
- Step 4: Spotify sends a verification code to the email address in your RSS feed - enter it to confirm ownership
- Step 5: Fill in your show details: category, language, country, explicit content rating
- Step 6: Click submit and wait 24-72 hours for Spotify's review process
Common Rejection Reasons
- RSS feed URL is unreachable or returns errors - test it at castfeedvalidator.com first
- Cover art is below minimum size or has compression artifacts
- Show description contains prohibited content (excessive profanity, violence, or copyright-infringing material)
- Email in RSS feed doesn't match your Spotify account - update your hosting platform's email settings
How to Speed Up Indexing
After approval, new episodes typically appear on Spotify within 1-4 hours of being published to your RSS feed. To ensure fast indexing: keep your RSS feed URL consistent (never change it), publish episodes with a future date set correctly in your hosting platform, and ensure your hosting platform pings Spotify's servers on new episodes - Pody does this automatically.
Using Pody for Spotify Distribution
If you host on Pody, you submit your RSS feed once and Pody notifies all connected directories - including Spotify - automatically when new episodes are published. You don't need to log in to multiple platforms for each episode.
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Key terms used in this article
- RSS feed:
- The machine-readable XML file that Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and every other podcast app polls to discover new episodes. Your podcast's permanent identity online.
- Podcast hosting:
- A service that stores your audio files, generates your RSS feed, and provides analytics. Distinct from a recording studio (where you produce the episode).
- Dynamic ad insertion (DAI):
- Server-side ad-stitching that lets a single episode play different ads to different listeners — now 84% of US podcast ad revenue per IAB 2026 data.
- Apple iOS 26 chapters:
- A 2026 Apple Podcasts feature that surfaces auto-generated chapter markers + timed links inside episode pages — boosts discovery in Apple's recommendation engine.
- Archive.org permanence:
- Mirroring episode files to the Internet Archive so the show's RSS enclosure URL keeps working even if the original host disappears. Pody is the only podcast platform that does this by default.
- CPM:
- Cost per mille (per thousand listens) — the standard pricing unit for podcast sponsorships. IL host-read CPM range 2026: ₪150-450 for niche shows.
Quick platform comparison
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שאלות נפוצות
Why is my podcast not showing up on Spotify after approval?
After approval, allow 2–4 hours for your show to appear in Spotify search. New episodes typically appear within 1–3 hours of being published to your RSS feed. If episodes don't appear after 24 hours, verify your RSS feed URL is still accessible and hasn't changed since submission.
Is it free to publish a podcast on Spotify?
Yes. Submitting your podcast to Spotify is completely free. Spotify does not charge creators for distribution. Your hosting platform may charge for hosting, but directory distribution — including Spotify — is free on all major platforms.
How long does Spotify podcast approval take?
Spotify typically approves new podcast submissions within 24–72 hours. Approval times can be longer during high-volume periods. If your submission is pending after 72 hours, check your email for any rejection notice and verify your RSS feed is publicly accessible.