# gPodder

gPodder is a free, open-source podcast client and media aggregator written in Python with a GTK+ graphical interface. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1274/gpodder

## Description

gPodder is a free, open-source podcast client and media aggregator written in Python with a GTK+ graphical interface. It downloads, organizes, and plays podcast episodes and has been in active development since 2005, making it a mature, flexible option for desktop users and self-hosters who want a local podcast manager.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Windows.

## Desktop and other devices

Windows.

## Health score

67/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 81 (last commit 33 days ago)
- Popular: 63 (1,452 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/gpodder/gpodder
- Documentation: https://gpodder.github.io/docs/
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/xthursdayx/gpodder-docker/
- Official website: https://gpodder.github.io/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/gpodder-19rg0lj1vwmzab?q=gPodder
- desktop: https://github.com/gpodder/gpodder/releases/latest

## Common questions

### Are Docker images available for self-hosting gPodder?

A self-hosting discussion says that Docker images have been made for gPodder.

### What should I check if a gPodder-internal module cannot be loaded?

Remove conflicting locally installed gPodder files from /usr/local and check the gPodder version installed in /usr.

### Can I configure YouTube support in gPodder?

The documentation includes a guide for configuring YouTube support.

### What latest release information is shown on the official gPodder page?

It lists gPodder 3.11.5 as the latest version, released on 2024-12-17, and provides release notes.

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