Apple Podcasts can now be streamed directly from the web. Apple made the announcement on Monday, revealing that its Apple Podcasts app is now accessible on all major web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari) in over 170 countries.
This new dedicated web experience is designed to make podcast listening more convenient for users across different devices. While web listening has been an option for some time, users previously had to search for a show on a search engine and navigate to Apple Podcasts Preview page to listen to an episode.
With the launch of Apple Podcasts on the web, users now have access to features that were previously exclusive to the app. This includes the ability to browse through millions of shows, explore sections like Library and Top Charts, subscribe to premium podcast content, and more. Users can sync their Apple Accounts to save progress, view followed shows, and subscriptions. Additionally, even users without an Apple Account can enjoy the web experience.
Apple Podcasts now joins a variety of startups and platforms offering web-based podcast players, such as Castbox, Podbay, Podcast App, and Podurama, as well as music streaming giants like YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
The addition of Apple Podcasts on the web is likely to be well-received by podcast enthusiasts who prefer not to download another app but still want access to key features. For podcast creators, this development enables them to easily share links to episodes, shows, and channels, reaching a wider global audience.
To explore the new web experience, users can visit podcasts.apple.com.
