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Stream, download, and organize your podcasts
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.79
- 119,493 ratings
- Installs
- 4.9 million
- Last updated
- October 23, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 24.0 MB
Pocket Casts - Podcast App is popular, with 4.9 million installs. Users love it: 4.8 stars from 119,493 ratings. Its best ranking is #14 in Top Free, News & Magazines in Australia.
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Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Pocket Casts - Podcast App for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Automattic, Inc, from Google PlayDescription by Automattic, Inc Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
🌟 BEST PODCAST APP EXPERIENCE 🌟
* Material design - Beautiful, intuitive interface with themes including Extra Dark for OLED screens
* Everywhere you listen - Android Auto, Chromecast, Alexa, Wear OS, and Sonos
* Playlists & Smart Playlists - Combine episodes from different podcasts, create custom rules, and keep your listening organized
* All-in-one audio player for podcasts and audiobooks with seamless playback
🔊 POWERFUL PLAYBACK 🔊
* Offline podcast player - Listen anywhere, even without internet
* Trim silence & variable speed - Save time while enjoying every episode
* Sleep timer - Automatically stop playback after a set time
* Cross-platform podcast support - Your subscriptions, history, and playlists sync across devices
* Enjoy audiobooks and apple podcasts with smooth streaming and offline listening
🧠 SMART TOOLS 🧠
* Auto download and cloud sync
* Notifications for new episodes
* Advanced smart podcast player features for filtering and sorting
* Find exactly what you want with the app’s lightning fast podcast search
❤️ ALL YOUR FAVORITES ❤️
* Subscribe on iTunes and beyond using our podcast app for iphone or Android version
* Share episodes or collections with friends
* Import or export your library effortlessly
* Enjoy your pocket casts podcast collection seamlessly
🏆 LOVED BY THE PRESS 🏆
* Android Central: “Pocket Casts is the best podcasts app for Android”
* The Verge: “The best podcast player for Android”
* Google Play Top Developer, Editors’ Choice, Material Design Award recipient
* Explore audiobooks, and discover new audio content anytime, anywhere.
Whether it’s your daily commute, a workout, or relaxing at home, Pocket Casts is the ultimate podcast player app. Download now and get your favorite shows, the latest podcast episodes, and expert podcast app recommendations all in one place 🎉
Recent changes:
Stay in the loop with our new What’s New feed! Find announcements from the Pocket Casts team right on your Profile tab. Your read messages sync across devices when you’re signed in. We also polished Profile navigation and fixed a couple of crashes, including one on Android 8.0. Less crashing, more casting.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 29
- App size
- 24.0 MB
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Pocket Casts - Podcast App
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 8.23
- Launched
- March 2011
- Oct 23, 2026UpdateVersion 8.23
- Oct 8, 2026UpdateVersion 8.22
- Sep 25, 2026UpdateVersion 8.21
- Sep 10, 2026UpdateVersion 8.20
- Aug 28, 2026UpdateVersion 8.19
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 59 thousand
- Per day
- 2 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- March 2011
Installs over time
Pocket Casts - Podcast App has been installed 4.9 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #14
- Chart
- Top Free
- News & Magazines
- Country
- Australia
Google Play Rankings for Pocket Casts - Podcast App
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | United States | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 14 | Australia | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 28 | Canada | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 16 | Netherlands | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 34 | France | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 18 | United Kingdom | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 38 | Germany | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 42 | Japan | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 22 | Russia | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 22 | Sweden | News & Magazines | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
About the app and developer
About Pocket Casts - Podcast App
Pocket Casts - Podcast App is a news & magazines app developed by Automattic, Inc.
How many times has Pocket Casts - Podcast App been installed?
Pocket Casts - Podcast App has been installed 4.9 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 59 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 news & magazines apps.
What is the rating of Pocket Casts - Podcast App?
Pocket Casts - Podcast App is rated 4.79 out of 5 stars, based on 120 thousand ratings.
Is Pocket Casts - Podcast App free?
Pocket Casts - Podcast App is free. The app size is 23.96 MB. The latest version available is 8.23. The last update was on October 23, 2026.
What are the requirements for Pocket Casts - Podcast App?
The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2011.
Pocket Casts - Podcast App is made and published by Automattic, Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Automattic, Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Automattic, Inc and are shown as published on Google Play.
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Frequently asked questions about Pocket Casts - Podcast App
Is Pocket Casts - Podcast App free?
Yes. Pocket Casts - Podcast App is free on Google Play.
Is Pocket Casts - Podcast App still available?
Yes. Pocket Casts - Podcast App is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 23, 2026.
Does Pocket Casts - Podcast App contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Pocket Casts - Podcast App as containing ads.
How large is Pocket Casts - Podcast App?
Pocket Casts - Podcast App is 23.96 MB.
Is Pocket Casts - Podcast App suitable for children?
Google Play gives Pocket Casts - Podcast App a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.
How many times has Pocket Casts - Podcast App been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for Pocket Casts - Podcast App.
How do people rate Pocket Casts - Podcast App?
Pocket Casts - Podcast App scores 4.79 out of 5 stars, from 119,493 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Pocket Casts - Podcast App?
Pocket Casts - Podcast App was developed by Automattic, Inc. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Pocket Casts - Podcast App?
People looking at Pocket Casts - Podcast App also look at these news & magazines apps: Podcast+, Wear Casts: Podcasts and MP3, PeaCast – Podcast Player, Podcast Player - Castbox, Sprewell: World Podcast Player.
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