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Podcast RSS Feed Validator & Spec Checker

Ensure your podcast RSS feed meets strict Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RSS 2.0 specifications. Instantly detect broken enclosure audio links, missing artwork, invalid timestamps, and XML encoding errors.

100% Client-Side Memory
2026 Industry Spec Verified

Paste Podcast RSS XML

Validated 100% in your browser using standard DOMParser.

Paste your feed (or load the sample) and run the audit — a scored checklist of every Apple & Spotify requirement appears here.

How to Use This Tool

01. Configure

Enter your podcast episode details, upload reference artwork, or supply RSS feed links.

02. Process Locally

All algorithms run in browser memory using deterministic logic and verified formulas.

03. Export & Publish

One-click copy markdown or download verified files directly to your production workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about privacy, formulas, and client-side processing.

How do I validate a podcast RSS feed?▼
Copy your podcast RSS XML into the checker, run validation, and review the flagged fields. Fix missing or malformed elements with your hosting provider, then validate again. Also test the actual public feed URL with your host or the destination directory before submission.
What information does a podcast RSS feed need?▼
A publishable feed generally needs valid RSS/XML structure, required show metadata, artwork, and at least one episode with usable enclosure information. Exact requirements depend on the receiving directory. Apple Podcasts publishes a current list of its mandatory and recommended tags.
Can this validator check a live RSS URL or broken audio links?▼
Not in its current implementation. The tool analyzes XML text pasted into the browser; it does not fetch a feed URL, make HTTP requests to episode enclosures, or test audio playback. A structurally valid link can still be inaccessible online.
Why is my podcast RSS feed failing validation?▼
Common causes include malformed XML, missing channel or episode fields, incorrect enclosure attributes, invalid dates, absent artwork, or unsupported values. Read the specific error, correct the source feed, and check the destination platform’s documentation if a warning remains.
Does a passing result mean Apple Podcasts or Spotify will approve my feed?▼
No. The checker covers a subset of common structural issues. Approval can depend on public accessibility, file hosting, content and policy rules, and directory-specific checks the local tool does not perform. Treat it as an early diagnostic step, not final certification.