Looking to clean up your podcasts on Spotify, but don’t know where to start? We’ll guide you step-by-step through deleting podcasts from your library, managing your downloads and even removing a podcast you’ve created.
Deleting a podcast from your library
Want to clean out your Spotify library?
Here’s how to remove a podcast from your subscriptions.
- Open the Spotify application
Whether on your smartphone or your computer, launch the application and log in to your account.
- Access your library
Click on the “Library” tab at the bottom of the screen. Here you’ll find all your podcasts, playlists and saved albums.
- Select the podcast to delete
Scroll through the list until you find the podcast you wish to remove.
- Unsubscribe
Once on the podcast page, look for the “Follow” or “Subscriber” button. Click on it to unsubscribe. The button should change to indicate that you are no longer subscribed.
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The podcast will no longer be in your library. If you have downloaded episodes, you’ll need to delete them manually to free up space on your device. To do this, go to the “Downloads” section of your library, find the episodes in question and delete them one by one.
For a more thorough clean-up, if you’ve created a podcast and want to remove it from Spotify, it’s a little more complex. You’ll either need to delete your Spotify account, or contact your third-party host. For podcasts imported via Spotify for Podcasters, send your RSS feed and a link to your podcast to Spotify and they’ll take care of it.
If there are duplicates, contact Spotify support so they can keep the version with the most subscribers. They can’t merge the data, but at least your library will be cleaner.
That’s all there is to it! Now you’ve got a slightly more organized Spotify library.
Deleting downloaded episodes
To free up storage space on your device, it’s crucial to know how to delete downloaded podcast episodes. It’s easy, as long as you know how.
Open Spotify and go to your library. Select “Podcasts” then “Downloads”. Here you’ll find all the episodes you’ve downloaded. To delete an episode, press the three dots next to it. A menu appears, choose “Delete download”. And that’s it, the episode is deleted from your device, freeing up space.
You can also delete several episodes at the same time. In the “Downloads” section, long-press on an episode to activate the multiple selection mode. Tick the episodes you wish to delete, then click on the delete icon. It’s quick and efficient.
By keeping your download library clean, you avoid overloading your storage space and keep your device running at peak performance. There’s no need to complicate your life: a few simple steps are all it takes to keep everything clean.
Deleting a podcast you’ve created
Deleting a podcast you’ve created on Spotify may seem complicated, but it’s quite simple if you follow the right steps. Here’s how it works:
- Delete all episodes: Before you can completely remove your podcast, you must first delete all episodes. This is done via your hosting account. If you’re using a platform like Anchor, log in, select each episode and delete them one by one.
- Contact your host: If your podcast is hosted on another platform, you’ll need to contact your host to remove episodes or delete the RSS feed. This ensures that your podcast will no longer be available on Spotify or other listening platforms.
- Consult Spotify’s guide: Spotify offers a specific guide to deleting podcasts. Visit their support site for detailed instructions. This includes steps to completely remove your account and podcast from the platform.
- Patience: Once changes have been made, please note that they may take up to 24 hours to be visible on all listening platforms.
By following these steps, you can remove your podcast from Spotify without too much hassle. This allows you to maintain control over your content and manage your online presence efficiently.
Modifications via the podcast host
To delete a podcast you’ve created on Spotify, you need to go through the podcast host. This is where it all comes in. Modifications must be made via the podcast host. If your podcast is hosted on another platform, contact the host directly to find out how to remove an episode or the entire podcast from the RSS feed. Once you’ve made the necessary changes, they should be reflected on Spotify and other listening platforms within 24 hours.
For example, if you use a service like Anchor, go to your dashboard, find the podcast in question and follow the instructions for deleting it. If you’ve published your podcast on several platforms via an RSS feed, make sure that changes are reflected everywhere. You can also create a trailer or introductory episode to keep the podcast active while removing episodes you no longer wish to share.
FAQ
To remove a podcast from your Spotify library, go to the “Podcasts” section in your library, find the podcast you wish to remove, then press the three dots (menu) next to the podcast title. Select the “Remove from library” option. The podcast will no longer be visible in your library, but you can still search for it and access it later if you wish.
Yes, you can delete a specific podcast episode from your library. Go to the “Episodes” section of your library, find the episode you wish to delete, press the three dots (menu) next to the episode, and select “Remove from library” or “Mark as unread” to remove it.
No, deleting a podcast from your library does not remove your subscription to that podcast or delete it from your account. It will simply be removed from your library view, but you can still access it by searching for it directly.
Yes, to delete a downloaded podcast and free up space, go to the “Downloads” section of your library, find the podcast or episode you wish to delete, and select the “Delete download” option. This will delete the file from your device while keeping the podcast in your library if you’re still a subscriber.
Yes, to unsubscribe from a podcast, go to the podcast page, press the “Tracking” button to deactivate it. Once unsubscribed, you will no longer receive notifications of new episodes, and the podcast will no longer be updated in your library.
Spotify does not currently offer a mass deletion option for podcasts. You must delete each podcast individually by following the steps to remove them from your library.
Deleting a podcast from your library generally has no direct impact on your Spotify recommendations. However, if you stop listening to certain types of content, over time the algorithm will adjust your recommendations according to your new listening habits.
