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How long does it take to get approved for a podcast?
When you have your first episode ready (that could be a promo trailer, or Episode Zero ), you can then submit your podcast to Apple. Once you've done that, your show could be approved in there within 24 hours. However, the standard time for this is around 3-5 working days.
How long does it take for podcast episodes to appear on iTunes?
It takes up to 24 hours for new podcast episodes to appear in Apple Podcasts. However, subscribers will generally have the episode in their queue within 1-2 hours of it publishing. This is another reason why asking your listeners to hit subscribe is one of the best Calls to Action you can use in your episodes.
How do I know if my podcast is approved in Apple Podcasts?
You can also monitor the status in Apple Podcasts Connect. If your content is approved, we’ll send you a confirmation email with a link to it in Apple Podcasts. Podcasts, channels, and subscriptions are reviewed separately, so it’s possible for a podcast to be available on Apple Podcasts while the associated channel is still in review.
What are the requirements for my podcast to be reviewed?
In order for your subscription to be reviewed, you must include at least one episode with subscriber audio. To avoid issues with the review process, be sure to follow our content guidelines and artwork requirements. If your show isn’t approved, you can correct the issue and resubmit your podcast in Apple Podcasts Connect.
April 8, 2020
Did you know that Apple Podcasts reviews podcasts manually right now? Well, they do and that can mean that you have to wait a little for your show to be approved. Here's how it works.
Mark Asquith
That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.
Why are podcasts removed from Apple?
Generally if a show was previously available on Apple Podcasts and then removed, it’s in response to a customer complaint or a technical issue. The sooner the issue is addressed, the sooner the show will be back on Apple Podcasts.
What to do if your podcast isn't approved?
If your channel isn’t approved, you can correct the issue and resubmit your podcast in Apple Podcasts Connect.
Can you remove a show from Apple Podcasts?
If your show is part of an approved channel, the channel (and any approved subscriptions) will continue to be available on Apple Podcasts as long as there are other shows in the channel. If your channel contains only one show, and the show is removed for an issue, the channel and its subscriptions will also be removed from Apple Podcasts.
