Google has recently announced that it will discontinue its content platform, Google Podcasts, internationally between mid-to-late June 2024. This news comes after the company had earlier stated in September 2021 that they would be ending Google Podcasts by 2024 and would focus on investing in this format within YouTube Music. They provided tools to creators interested in transferring their content experience to this platform, offering guides to assist with content migration.
Last December, Google shared a schedule for the discontinuation of Google Podcasts in the United States, stating that the service would end in April 2024. Now, they have updated this information on their support website, revealing that users outside the US will have access to Google Podcasts until mid-to late June 2024. All users worldwide will have the opportunity to migrate or export their subscriptions until July 29, 2024. This can be done directly from the app by utilizing the ‘Export subscriptions’ button on the screen’s top page.
For those interested in transitioning to YouTube Music, there is also an ‘Export to YouTube Music’ option available on the app. Users must have the YouTube Music application installed to migrate their subscriptions smoothly. This process aims to streamline and facilitate the transition for Google Podcasts users as they move to another platform for their content consumption.