How to Submit Your Podcast to Player FM

Player FM is a cross-platform podcast app with 20+ million monthly users. Known for its curation and discovery features, Player FM helps podcasters reach engaged listeners across web, mobile, and connected devices.

Why Player FM Matters

• 20+ million monthly users: Substantial audience
• Cross-platform: Web, iOS, Android, Wear OS
• Curation focus: Guides and featured lists
• Smart device support: Sonos, smart TVs
• Free to submit: No cost for podcasters
• SEO benefits: Web pages for each podcast

Player FM Features

For Listeners

• Cloud sync across devices
• Offline listening
• Smart stations (auto-playlists)
• Discovery guides
• Web player access

For Podcasters

• Analytics access
• Featured placement opportunities
• SEO-friendly web presence
• Direct listener engagement

How Player FM Indexing Works

Player FM indexes from:

• Apple Podcasts
• Major podcast directories
• Direct submissions

Checking Your Listing

1. Visit player.fm
2. Search for your podcast
3. If found, you're indexed

Submitting to Player FM

Method 1: Search and Add

1. Go to player.fm
2. Search for your podcast
3. If not found, click "Add Podcast by URL"
4. Enter your RSS feed:

   https://feeds.dispatch.fm/your-podcast-slug
   

5. Submit for indexing

Method 2: Direct Submission

1. Visit player.fm/importer
2. Enter your RSS feed URL
3. Complete submission form
4. Wait for processing

Claiming Your Podcast

1. Create Player FM account
2. Find your podcast
3. Click "Claim this series"
4. Verify ownership
5. Access creator tools

Player FM Web Presence

Each podcast gets a web page:

• SEO-optimized for search
• Episode pages
• Sharing capabilities
• Embed players

Example: player.fm/series/your-podcast

Player FM Guides

Get featured in curated guides:

• Genre-specific collections
• Trending picks
• Staff selections
• Themed lists

Optimizing for Player FM

1. Complete profile: All metadata fields
2. Strong description: SEO-friendly text
3. Consistent publishing: Regular activity
4. Engage listeners: Respond to engagement
5. Quality content: Featured placement requires it

Player FM Analytics

With claimed podcast:

• Listen counts
• Subscriber numbers
• Episode performance
• Trend data

Cross-Platform Benefits

Player FM works on:

• Web browsers
• iOS app
• Android app
• Wear OS
• Sonos speakers
• Smart TVs

Troubleshooting

Podcast Not Indexed

• Submit RSS URL directly
• Check feed validity
• Allow 24-48 hours

Claim Issues

• Verify ownership email matches RSS
• Contact Player FM support
• Provide alternative verification

Outdated Information

• Player FM syncs periodically
• Force refresh by claiming
• Report issues to support