Google Podcasts will soon be discontinued, with YouTube Music taking its place as the podcast center. The transition will take place in 2024, and YouTube Music will offer new updates and features for podcast listeners. Users will be able to listen to podcasts in audio and video formats, even offline. The service will also be expanded globally. In the US, YouTube is already the preferred platform for podcast listeners, with 23% choosing it over Google Podcasts. Google will provide a migration tool for existing subscriptions, as well as an export method for other podcast players.
Google Podcasts to be killed off soon! Big boost for YouTube Music
Google has announced that it will be discontinuing Google Podcasts next year, with YouTube Music taking its place. The decision comes as YouTube Music already has a larger share of podcast listeners compared to Google Podcasts. Users will have access to new updates and features, and will be able to listen to podcasts in audio and video formats, even offline. Google will provide tools to help users migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music, as well as export methods for other podcast players.
YouTube Music to become the new podcast center
YouTube Music will soon become the primary platform for podcasts, as Google plans to discontinue Google Podcasts. This move is aimed at enhancing the podcast experience for users. YouTube Music offers the flexibility of listening to podcasts in both audio and video formats, even offline. Currently available in select regions, the service will be expanded globally. YouTube already has a larger share of podcast listeners compared to Google Podcasts in the US. Google will provide tools to help users migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music.
YouTube Music to replace Google Podcasts
Google Podcasts will be discontinued and replaced by YouTube Music, Citing a recent announcement. This decision comes as YouTube Music already has a larger number of podcast listeners compared to Google Podcasts. Users will have access to new updates and features, and will be able to listen to podcasts in audio and video formats, even offline. Google will provide tools to help users migrate their subscriptions from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music, as well as alternative export methods for other podcast players.
