What Are the Categories in Apple Podcasts?
In 2019, Apple Podcasts updated their podcast categories. Here’s the full list of primary categories and sub-categories so you can choose the best one for you.
When you sign up with a podcast media host, you can choose three categories for your show. Apple Podcasts puts the most weight on the first category. You should still choose three because Google Podcasts and other directories use that information. Just make sure the category you want recognized by Apple Podcasts is your first one.
Arts
Books
Design
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Business
Careers
Entrepreneurship
Investing
Management
Marketing
Non-Profit
Comedy
Comedy Interviews
Improv
Stand-Up
Education
Courses
How To
Language Learning
Self-Improvement
Fiction
Comedy Fiction
Drama
Science Fiction
Government
History
Health & Fitness
Alternative Health
Fitness
Medicine
Mental Health
Nutrition
Sexuality
Kids & Family
Education for Kids
Parenting
Pets & Animals
Stories for Kids
Leisure
Animation & Manga
Automotive
Aviation
Crafts
Games
Hobbies
Home & Garden
Video Games
Music
Music Commentary
Music History
Music Interviews
News
Business News
Daily News
Entertainment News
News Commentary
Politics
Sports News
Tech News
Religion & Spirituality
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Religion
Spirituality
Science
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Nature
Physics
Social Sciences
Society & Culture
Documentary
Personal Journals
Philosophy
Places & Travel
Relationships
Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cricket
Fantasy Sports
Football
Golf
Hockey
Rugby
Running
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wilderness
Wrestling
Technology
True Crime
TV & Film
After Shows
Film History
Film Interviews
Film Reviews
TV Reviews
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