Goodpods
by Goodpods
What Goodpods is
Goodpods is a free podcast discovery and listening service available on the web, Android, and iPhone. It says millions of podcasts are available, with AI-powered recommendations tailored to listeners’ interests. Discovery options include top charts, curated lists, and category-based feeds. The player has a smart queue, episode downloads for offline listening, a sleep timer, and variable playback speeds. Listeners can follow one another, share what they are listening to, and comment on episodes. Accounts work across devices; the Android app listing specifies access on Android and the web. Podcasters can share show and episode pages, add a Goodpods badge to a website or newsletter, and use comments to engage listeners. Goodpods says it automatically lists most shows added to Apple Podcasts and accepts email requests for missing shows. Users can delete their account and podcast data or opt out of internal analytics in app settings. Goodpods is based in Beverly Hills, California. Its services are not directed to children, and children under 13 are not eligible to use them.
Who it suits
Goodpods suits podcast listeners who want discovery, social features, and offline playback across web and mobile. Podcasters can use its show pages, badges, and episode comments to connect with listeners.
What it does well
- Free plan listed as free.
- Available on web, Android, and iPhone.
- Episode downloads support offline listening.
- Includes AI-powered recommendations and category feeds.
- Users can delete account and podcast data.
What to know first
- Children under 13 are not eligible to use the service.
- Services are not directed to children.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Podcast discovery and listening · web and mobile access | Free |
As goodpods.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Goodpods pairs podcast discovery and playback with social features and tools for podcasters, at no listed cost. Its child eligibility limit is worth noting for households choosing an account.
Facts from Goodpods's own pages
- Catalog submission
- Goodpods says it automatically lists most shows added to Apple Podcasts and accepts email requests for shows that are missing. · support.spotify.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Creator tools
- Podcasters can share show and episode pages, add a Goodpods badge to their website or newsletter, and use episode comments to engage listeners. · goodpods.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Cross-device access
- The Android app listing says users can use their account on Android and the web. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Data controls
- Users can delete their account and podcast data, and can opt out of internal analytics in app settings. · goodpods.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yes · play.google.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Discovery
- Goodpods features top charts, curated lists, and customized feeds by category. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · play.google.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Beverly Hills, California, United States · goodpods.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Limits
- Goodpods says its services are not directed to children and children under 13 are not eligible to use them. · goodpods.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline downloads
- Yes · play.google.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Player
- The app includes a smart queue, episode downloads for offline listening, a sleep timer, and variable playback speeds. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Podcast catalog
- Goodpods says millions of podcasts are available on the platform. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Goodpods says it monitors for potential vulnerabilities and attacks and uses technologies designed to encrypt and protect information. · goodpods.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Goodpods provides podcast discovery and listening tools through its website and apps. · goodpods.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Recommendations
- The app offers AI-powered podcast recommendations tailored to listeners’ interests. · play.google.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Social features
- Listeners can follow one another, share what they are listening to, and comment on episodes. · goodpods.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Goodpods lists [email protected] as its support contact. · goodpods.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Web, Android, iPhone · play.google.com, 20 Sept 2026
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