How to Submit Your Podcast to Castbox
Castbox is a popular podcast app with 35+ million users worldwide, known for its AI-powered recommendations and in-app audio content creation. Getting your podcast on Castbox helps you reach their engaged listener community.
Why Castbox for Podcasters?
- 35+ million users: Large, engaged audience
- AI recommendations: Smart discovery for your podcast
- In-app features: Comments, clips, community
- Global reach: Strong international presence
- Creator-friendly: Tools for podcasters
- Free submission: No cost to submit
Castbox Features
For Listeners
- AI-powered personalized recommendations
- In-episode commenting
- Sleep timer and playback speed
- Offline downloads
- Smart speaker integration
For Podcasters
- Analytics dashboard
- Listener engagement insights
- Community features
- Monetization options
How to Submit Your Podcast to Castbox
Method 1: Direct Submission
- Go to castbox.fm/podcasters
- Click "Submit a Podcast"
- Enter your Dispatch RSS feed URL:
https://feeds.dispatch.fm/your-podcast-slug - Complete the submission form
- Wait for approval
Method 2: In-App Submission
- Download the Castbox app
- Go to Settings → Submit Podcast
- Enter your RSS feed URL
- Submit for review
Method 3: Email Submission
- Email: [email protected]
- Include: Podcast name, RSS feed URL, description
- Wait for response
Castbox Review Process
- Review time: 3-7 business days
- Notification: Email confirmation
- Criteria: Content quality, metadata, RSS validity
After Approval
Your podcast on Castbox:
- Appears in Castbox directory
- Available on iOS and Android apps
- Included in AI recommendations
- Syncs automatically via RSS
Castbox Analytics
Track your performance:
- Plays: Total and per episode
- Subscribers: Follower count
- Comments: Listener engagement
- Recommendations: Discovery analytics
- Demographics: Listener insights
Engaging with Castbox Community
Castbox has unique community features:
In-Episode Comments
- Listeners can comment at specific timestamps
- Respond to build community
- Encourage discussions
Clips
- Listeners can create and share clips
- Great for viral moments
- Promotes organic discovery
Optimizing for Castbox AI
The AI recommendation system considers:
- Category accuracy: Proper genre classification
- Engagement metrics: Plays, subscriptions, comments
- Content quality: Listener retention rates
- Publishing consistency: Regular releases
- Metadata completeness: Full descriptions and tags
Troubleshooting
Submission Issues
- Verify RSS feed is valid
- Ensure at least one episode published
- Check artwork requirements
Slow Approval
- Castbox reviews manually
- Allow up to 7 business days
- Contact support if longer
Episodes Not Updating
- Check RSS feed is current
- Allow 24-48 hours for sync
- Verify Dispatch is publishing correctly