Podcast Directories List 2026: 28 Platforms with DA, DR, Traffic and Link Type

Looking for a list of podcast directories to submit your show to — or to build podcast backlinks? Below are the 28 podcast platforms I use for client work, sorted by Domain Rating (DR), with the Domain Authority (DA), monthly traffic, link type and index status of each one.

Most lists online only show DA. That is not enough: a link can sit on a DA 90 site and still be nofollow, or on a page Google never indexes. So this list shows every number that actually matters — taken from a real client delivery.

Quick answer: the podcast directories that matter most are Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and iHeart — they reach most listeners. Submitting to all of them is free. After those, smaller apps like Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts and Castbox add more reach and more brand listings.

On this page

1. Podcast directories list (2026)
2. Quick summary
3. What the columns mean
4. Bonus listings
5. How to submit your podcast to these directories
6. The big 5: where to submit your podcast
7. Are podcast directories free?
8. Automatic listings: Apple’s catalogue and Podcast Index
9. Podcast directories vs podcast guest directories
10. Which directories should you start with?
11. Don’t want to do it manually?

Podcast directories list (2026)

#	Platform	DA	DR	Traffic	Link type	Index status
1	Apple	99	97	5.3M	Dofollow	Indexable
2	Amazon	95	96	2.1M	Nofollow	Indexable
3	Spotify	94	95	491.1K	Dofollow	Indexable
4	iHeart	58	91	1.9M	Dofollow	Indexable
5	Spreaker	90	89	348.8K	Dofollow	Indexable
6	Castbox	78	87	15.4K	Nofollow	Indexable
7	Pocketcasts	81	86	37.9K	Dofollow	Indexable
8	Podchaser	78	85	160.8K	Dofollow	Indexable
9	Podcast Addict	64	84	21.4K	Dofollow	Indexable
10	Podomatic	86	82	16.5K	Dofollow	Indexable
11	Castro	53	81	35.2K	Dofollow	Indexable
12	Goodpods	47	81	12.7K	Dofollow	Indexable
13	RedCircle	58	79	8.3K	Dofollow	Indexable
14	Anghami	59	78	596.1K	Nofollow	Indexable
15	Truefans	35	76	1.7K	Dofollow	Indexable
16	Fountain	42	72	41K	Dofollow	Indexable
17	Metacast	34	71	9.2K	Dofollow	Indexable
18	Hubhopper	44	68	12.1K	Dofollow	Indexable
19	Rephonic	43	65	31.5K	Nofollow	Indexable
20	Podscan	38	61	9.7K	Dofollow	Indexable
21	Podverse	37	61	12.2K	Dofollow	Indexable
22	Podcast Guru	38	59	5.2K	Nofollow	Indexable
23	Noice	35	52	212.1K	Nofollow	Indexable
24	Castamatic	28	50	219	Dofollow	Indexable
25	Moon FM	29	41	117	Dofollow	Indexable
26	PrestoCast	26	40	N/A	Dofollow	Indexable
27	Greatpods	23	32	261	Dofollow	Indexable
28	AudioCast	33	26	1.1K	Dofollow	Indexable

DA/DR and traffic are approximate, from Moz, Ahrefs and Semrush. Link type and index status are from a recent live client delivery and can change when a platform updates its policies.

Quick summary

• 28 podcast platforms in total
• 22 give dofollow links
• All 28 had indexable profile or episode pages in our latest delivery
• 12 platforms have a DR of 80 or higher

What the columns mean

• DA (Domain Authority) — Moz’s 1–100 score of how strong a domain’s backlink profile is.
• DR (Domain Rating) — Ahrefs’ equivalent 1–100 score. Higher is stronger.
• Traffic — estimated monthly organic visits to the platform. More traffic means more chances of real listeners and referral clicks.
• Dofollow / Nofollow — dofollow links pass ranking value directly. Nofollow links are treated by Google as a “hint” and still add trust and diversity.
• Indexable / Noindex — whether Google can index the page your link sits on. Always prioritise indexable platforms.

Bonus listings

Once a show is live, it can also be picked up by extra listings such as Amazon (store listing), Audible, Radio.net (including country versions like UK and Portugal) and GetPodcast. These add even more brand mentions across trusted domains.

How to submit your podcast to these directories

1. Host your podcast on a hosting platform (for example Spreaker or RedCircle) to get an RSS feed.
2. Pick a unique name (check it with the free podcast name checker), then complete your show profile — name, description, cover art (3000×3000 px) and your website URL.
3. Publish at least one episode with show notes that mention your brand and link to your site.
4. Submit the RSS feed to each directory. Apple Podcasts and Spotify need an account; many others pick up shows from the Apple and Podcast Index catalogues automatically.
5. Claim your profiles where possible (e.g. Podchaser) and add your website link.
6. Check every link — confirm the page is live, indexable and the link type is what you expected.

Before you submit, add PodcastSeries structured data to your show page. The free podcast schema generator creates it in a minute, including sameAs links to every directory you join.

The big 5: where to submit your podcast

Directory	Where to submit	Good to know
Apple Podcasts	Apple Podcasts Connect (Apple ID needed)	Shows are reviewed before they go live; many other apps also read Apple’s catalogue
Spotify	Spotify for Creators	Claim or add your show with your RSS feed
YouTube	YouTube Studio → Create → New podcast → Submit RSS feed	YouTube verifies ownership with a code sent to the email in your feed and turns audio episodes into videos
Amazon Music	Amazon Music for Podcasters	Also makes your show available through Audible and Alexa
iHeart	iHeart’s podcast submission page	Large US radio and podcast audience

Are podcast directories free?

Yes. Every directory in this list is free to submit to. What can cost money is hosting — the service that stores your audio and creates your RSS feed — though several hosts have free plans. Paid “submission services” only save you time; they don’t unlock any directory you can’t join yourself.

Automatic listings: Apple’s catalogue and Podcast Index

You don’t have to submit to every app by hand. Many smaller podcast apps build their catalogue from Apple Podcasts and from Podcast Index, an open podcast database. Once your show is on Apple and Podcast Index, it often appears in those apps automatically within days. Claim the listings that let you add a website link, so each one also becomes a brand listing.

Podcast directories vs podcast guest directories

Don’t confuse the two. Podcast directories (this list) are listening apps where your show is published. Podcast guest directories — such as PodMatch and MatchMaker.fm — are marketplaces that match hosts with guests. Use guest directories if you want to appear on other people’s shows; use this list to publish your own.

Which directories should you start with?

Start with the platforms that combine high DR with dofollow links: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, Pocketcasts, Podchaser. Then add the big-brand nofollow platforms (like Amazon and Castbox) for trust and a natural-looking link profile.

Not sure the effort pays off? Read are podcast backlinks worth it for an honest look at the pros and cons.

FAQ

What are the most important podcast directories?

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and iHeart reach the biggest audiences. Start there, then add smaller apps for extra reach and brand listings.

Do I need to submit my podcast to every directory?

No. Submit to the big platforms and Podcast Index; many smaller apps then list your show automatically. Claim the profiles that allow a website link.

Is it free to submit a podcast to directories?

Yes, all the directories in this list are free. Only podcast hosting may cost money, and some hosts offer free plans.

How long does it take for a podcast to appear on Apple Podcasts and Spotify?

Apple reviews new shows before publishing them, which can take from a few hours to several days. Spotify and most other platforms are usually faster once the RSS feed is submitted.

Is YouTube a podcast directory now?

Yes. YouTube lets you submit a podcast RSS feed in YouTube Studio, and it turns each audio episode into a video on your channel.

Don’t want to do it manually?

Submitting to 28 platforms, writing show notes and checking every link takes many hours. I do it for you — 100% manually, with a full report of every live link. See a real client delivery, the packages on my podcast backlinks service page, or read what podcast backlinks are and how they help SEO.