Goodpods: Podcast Player

Name: Goodpods: Podcast Player
Rating: 4.25 (908 reviews)
Author: Goodpods LLC

LiveGoodpods LLC1 app · 52K installsMusic & AudioFreecom.goodsearch.goodpods

The Best Free Android Podcast app

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Total installs: 52,043
Installs / day: +9
Rating: 4.3★
Released: 14 Jun 2020
Last update: 28 Nov 2025
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Permissions

16 in 6 groups

6 Sensitive5 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
Add, change or delete contacts saved on your phone
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

ContactsSensitive2

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS
Add, change or delete contacts saved on your phonemodify your contacts · WRITE_CONTACTS

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

OtherNotable8

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Bring apps to the front or send them to the backgroundreorder running apps · REORDER_TASKS
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

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Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

The No.1 app for podcast discovery and listening. The best totally free podcast app for Android - by far. Discover your next favourite show and enjoy podcasts the way they were meant to be: simple, smart, and seamless. Why Goodpods? • AI-powered recommendations - find podcasts tailored to your interests. • Smart queue & downloads - line up episodes and listen offline anytime. • Top charts & curated lists - discover trending shows and hidden gems. • Your personal listening history & stats - keep track of what you’ve played. • Flexible playback - sleep timer, variable speeds, and intuitive controls. • Customised feeds - browse shows that match your favourite categories. • Cross-device access - use your account on Android and web. Millions of podcasts are available on Goodpods, including all the shows you love - from news and true crime to comedy, sports, business, and more. Whether you’re commuting, running, or winding down before bed, Goodpods makes it easy to find, play, and enjoy the perfect podcast. Happy listening! – The Goodpods Team -- Love Goodpods? Check out… Website: https://www.goodpods.com Privacy policy: https://www.goodpods.com/goodpods-privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.goodpods.com/goodpods-terms-of-service

What's new

- Added the new AI feed for better recommendations - Speed optimization improvements throughout - Background player updates to keep your place even during interruptions

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