How to Remove Podcast From Spotify Home Page
Podcasts have gained immense popularity in recent years, offering a wide range of content on various topics. While Spotify has become a go-to platform for music streaming, it has also incorporated podcasts into its services. However, not everyone is a fan of having podcasts clutter their home page. If you’re one of them, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove podcasts from your Spotify home page.
1. Open the Spotify app on your device.
2. Navigate to the home page by tapping on the “Home” icon located at the bottom of the screen.
3. On the home page, you’ll notice a section titled “Made for You.” This section is where personalized podcast recommendations are displayed.
4. Tap on the three dots (more options) located in the top-right corner of the podcast card you wish to remove.
5. A menu will appear with several options. Select “Don’t like this podcast.”
6. Spotify will now remove the podcast from your recommendations. You can repeat this process for any other podcast you want to remove.
7. If you no longer want to receive podcast recommendations altogether, you can disable them entirely. Tap on the gear icon located in the top-right corner of the home page.
8. In the settings menu, scroll down to the “Music” section and toggle off the “Show Podcasts” option.
9. Once disabled, the home page will no longer display podcast recommendations.
10. If you change your mind and want to re-enable podcast recommendations, follow the same steps but toggle the “Show Podcasts” option back on.
11. You can always explore and listen to podcasts by directly searching for them in the search bar or accessing the “Browse” section.
FAQs:
1. Can I remove an entire podcast series from my home page?
Unfortunately, Spotify does not have an option to remove an entire podcast series from the home page. You can only remove individual podcast recommendations.
2. Will removing a podcast from the home page affect my ability to listen to it?
No, removing a podcast recommendation from the home page will not impact your ability to listen to it. You can still search for the podcast and access it through its dedicated page.
3. Are there any alternative methods to remove podcasts from the home page?
At present, the only way to remove podcast recommendations from the home page is through the “Don’t like this podcast” option or by disabling podcast recommendations altogether.
4. Can I remove podcast recommendations from the desktop version of Spotify?
Yes, the process of removing podcast recommendations from the home page is the same on both the mobile and desktop versions of Spotify.
5. Will disabling podcast recommendations remove all podcasts from my library?
No, disabling podcast recommendations only removes them from the home page. Your podcast library will remain intact.
6. Can I remove podcast recommendations for only specific genres?
Unfortunately, Spotify does not provide the option to remove podcast recommendations based on specific genres. You can only remove individual podcast recommendations.
7. Will removing podcast recommendations affect my personalized music recommendations?
No, removing podcast recommendations will not impact your personalized music recommendations. Spotify keeps music and podcasts separate in its recommendation algorithms.
8. Can I remove podcast recommendations for a limited time?
Currently, Spotify does not offer a temporary removal option for podcast recommendations. You can only remove them permanently by following the steps mentioned.
9. Does removing a podcast recommendation affect my followers or subscriptions?
No, removing a podcast recommendation from your home page will not affect your followers or subscriptions. It only removes the recommendation from your personalized home page.
10. Can I remove podcast recommendations on a shared account?
Yes, the process of removing podcast recommendations is the same for both individual and shared accounts.
11. Will removing podcast recommendations affect the overall podcast ranking on Spotify?
No, removing podcast recommendations from your home page will not impact the overall ranking of podcasts on Spotify. It only affects your personalized recommendations.
By following these steps, you can easily remove podcast recommendations from your Spotify home page and enjoy a clutter-free browsing experience focused on your music preferences.
