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AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Rating on Google Play
- 4.35
- 735,246 ratings
- Installs
- 710 million
- Last updated
- September 5, 2023
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 3.40 MB
Google Podcasts is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 6 years, until June 2024. It was one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 710 million installs. Users rated it well: 4.4 stars from 735,246 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Google Podcasts for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to June 2024
Store listing
By Google LLC, from Google PlaySimilar apps
“A podcast player, from Google. Listen and subscribe to the world’s podcasts.”
Description by Google LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Discover podcasts that you'll love
• Subscribe and listen to all your favorite podcasts.
• Explore show and episode recommendations just for you.
• Browse popular and trending shows in comedy, news, history, music, business, TV & film, education, health & fitness, technology, arts, science, sports and more.
Customize your listening experience
• Listen at faster playback speeds or skip over silences.
• Queue up episodes for a seamless listening experience.
• Easily keep track of your listening history, downloads and subscriptions.
Listen wherever you are
• Listen on multiple devices – phone, laptop, smart speaker – without losing your place.
• Stream episodes for instant playback or auto-download episodes to listen offline and on the go.
• Discover podcasts using Google Search and Google Assistant.
To find out more, visit our Help Centre: https://support.google.com/websearch/topic/9739148?hl=en-GB&ref_topic=3036132&p=podcasts&visit_id=637190448011338458-2709322194&rd=1
Recent changes:
Google Podcasts now supports adding podcasts by RSS feed! Open the app and navigate to Activity, and then to the Subscriptions tab. Select the three dots in the top right corner and then "Add by RSS Feed." Once added, the podcast will appear along with your other subscribed shows, including at the top of the Home tab.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 23
- App size
- 3.40 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Google Podcasts
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.0.0.562912592
- Launched
- June 2018
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from Google LLCMore from Google LLC
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 500+ million
- Launched
- June 2018
Installs over time
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to June 2024
Google Podcasts was installed 710 million times before it was removed.
About the app and developer
About Google Podcasts
Google Podcasts was a music & audio app developed by Google LLC. It was removed from Google Play Jun 24, 2024.
Install Statistics
Google Podcasts had been installed 710 million times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Google Podcasts was rated 4.35 out of 5 stars, based on 740 thousand ratings.
App Information
Google Podcasts was free. The app size was 3.40 MB. The last available version was 1.0.0.562912592. The last update was on September 5, 2023.
Technical Requirements
Google Podcasts required Android 6.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app had been available on Google Play since June 2018.
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Frequently asked questions about Google Podcasts
Is Google Podcasts free?
Yes. Google Podcasts was free on Google Play.
Is Google Podcasts still available?
No. Google Podcasts was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Jun 24, 2024.
Does Google Podcasts contain ads?
No. Google Play did not list Google Podcasts as containing ads.
What Android version does Google Podcasts require?
Google Podcasts ran on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is Google Podcasts?
Google Podcasts is 3.40 MB.
Is Google Podcasts suitable for children?
Google Play gives Google Podcasts a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.
How many times has Google Podcasts been installed?
Google Play listed 500,000,000+ installs for Google Podcasts.
How do people rate Google Podcasts?
Google Podcasts scored 4.35 out of 5 stars, from 735,246 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Google Podcasts?
Google Podcasts was developed by Google LLC. It was listed in the music & audio category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Google Podcasts?
People looking at Google Podcasts also look at these music & audio apps: Podcast Addict: Podcast player, Capsule: Podcast Player, Simple Podcast Player: Shuttle, Podcast+, PodByte: Podcast Player Audio.