If you’re new to podcasting on YouTube, you may have questions about creating video content. Find answers to FAQs and learn how to distribute audio-only podcasts on YouTube.
Getting started
Why should I distribute my podcast to YouTube?
- Inclusion in YouTube Music
, where users can background and download most podcast content without a YouTube Music Premium membership
- Podcast badges on Watch and Playlist pages
- A spotlight on youtube.com/podcasts to attract new listeners
- Easy discovery from the Watch page to help listeners find your episodes
- Recommendations to new listeners with similar interests
- Improved search features to help your audience find your podcast
- Some playlists aren’t eligible for podcast features, even if you designate them as podcasts. Ineligible content includes, but isn’t limited to, content that isn’t owned by the creator.
- Shorts created to support your podcast will not appear in YouTube Music
.
How do I distribute podcasts on YouTube? Can I submit my RSS feed?
Can I distribute my podcast to YouTube through my podcast hosting platform?
What policies am I required to follow?
What metrics can I find for my podcasts?
Podcast analytics are available in YouTube Studio . Here, you can find insights, like:
- Impressions
- Click-through rate
- Views
- Traffic sources
- Watch time
You can also find info about your audience demographics and engagement, or understand what other videos they enjoy to inspire your content over time.
Create podcasts on YouTube
How do I create a podcast on YouTube?
How do I turn an audio podcast into an audiovisual podcast?
If you use an RSS feed to distribute your podcast, learn how to connect your RSS feed to YouTube. If you don’t use an RSS feed, we recommend using a third-party tool to help convert audio podcasts into videos. You can either:
- Upload your podcast with a static image, like your podcast thumbnail.
- Use an audiogram or other dynamic video format.
Monetize your podcasts on YouTube
Can I monetize my podcast on YouTube?
- Audio and video ads
- Channel memberships
- Fan engagement via Super Chat, Super Thanks, and Super Stickers