YouTube is one of the most popular podcast platforms, with a global audience that discovers billions of videos each day. YouTube helps podcast creators expand their reach, build their community, and explore new monetization opportunities.
As a podcast creator, your podcasts may be eligible for the following perks:
- 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
Note:
- 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
.