How to add an RSS feed to Apple Podcasts

Apple Podcasts can follow a show by URL. Paste the RSS feed link, then Apple Podcasts treats it like a normal podcast subscription. This works the same whether your RSS comes from YouTube or BiliBili.

Updated 2026-02-27

Step-by-step

Copy the RSS feed URL, then open Apple Podcasts and use the “Follow a Show by URL” flow.

  • Copy the RSS URL
  • Open Apple Podcasts
  • Find “Follow a Show by URL”
  • Paste the URL and confirm

Common issues

If it doesn't work on the first try, it's usually one of these.

  • The URL is not a valid RSS feed
  • The app cached an old version
  • Network or region restrictions

Verify it worked

After following, check that episodes appear and that you can download and play one successfully.

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