# Feature request **URL:** https://forum.antennapod.org/c/feature-request/8.md [Latest](https://forum.antennapod.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.antennapod.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.antennapod.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Feature request category](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/about-the-feature-request-category/28)
**Author:** [@ByteHamster](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/ByteHamster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/about-the-feature-request-category/28 "2020-06-06T09:53:07Z")
This is the place to request new features. Make sure you are using the latest version of AntennaPod. Perhaps the feature you are looking for has already been implemented. Use the search function to see if someone else … --- ## [Adding episodes to inbox manually](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/adding-episodes-to-inbox-manually/9286)
**Author:** [@nplofficial285](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/nplofficial285)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/adding-episodes-to-inbox-manually/9286 "2026-10-10T11:41:57Z")
I have searched for existing threads about this feature request on App version 3.12.3 (175e5ef8f) Problem you may be having, or feature you want I was wondering if there could be a feature were you could manually add e… --- ## [Adding preview of "Favourites to the home screen](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/adding-preview-of-favourites-to-the-home-screen/9292)
**Author:** [@nplofficial285](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/nplofficial285)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/adding-preview-of-favourites-to-the-home-screen/9292 "2026-10-10T00:52:22Z")
I have searched for existing threads about this feature request on App version 3.12.3 (175e5ef8f) Problem you may be having, or feature you want I fell like being able to view Favourites in the inbox would be very help… --- ## [Allow changing colour on the counter showing amount of new episodes](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/allow-changing-colour-on-the-counter-showing-amount-of-new-episodes/9185)
**Author:** [@Leopod](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Leopod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/allow-changing-colour-on-the-counter-showing-amount-of-new-episodes/9185 "2026-10-08T16:30:17Z")
App version: 3.12.1 Google Play Problem you may be having, or feature you want: The little counter on the upper right corner of the inbox icon shows the number of new episodes. The background colour of this is red, whic… --- ## [Increase information density (full title, possible description excerpt) in the episode lists on Inbox (optionally various other screens)](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/increase-information-density-full-title-possible-description-excerpt-in-the-episode-lists-on-inbox-optionally-various-other-screens/3745)
**Author:** [@klint](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/klint)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/increase-information-density-full-title-possible-description-excerpt-in-the-episode-lists-on-inbox-optionally-various-other-screens/3745 "2026-10-02T10:38:50Z")
App version: 3.2.0 (58081fe5b) ( Google Play) Problem you may be having, or feature you want: when reviewing my inbox, or any other screen that shows list of episodes, the title of the episode is often too short to hav… --- ## [Unable to access episodes without touch](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/unable-to-access-episodes-without-touch/9240)
**Author:** [@guybrush](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/guybrush)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/unable-to-access-episodes-without-touch/9240 "2026-09-29T14:05:53Z")
App version: 3.12.2 (from F-Droid) Problem you may be having, or feature you want: I’m using one of those TV (HDMI) sticks, running a heavily customized version of Android 6.x. I managed to find a bunch of podcasts tha… --- ## [AOD support](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/aod-support/9255)
**Author:** [@OZGUR\_IRGI](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/OZGUR_IRGI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/aod-support/9255 "2026-09-29T12:39:21Z")
Always On Display support I often use the app to listen to 50–60 hour audiobooks, and this can sometimes get boring. Because of that, I occasionally check the remaining time from the player, but to do so I have to unloc… --- ## [Multi-level Queue management](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/multi-level-queue-management/8635)
**Author:** [@dan\_linder](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/dan_linder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/multi-level-queue-management/8635 "2026-09-28T15:37:30Z")
App version: 3.11.4f from F-Droid Problem you may be having, or feature you want: I listen to a fair number (~20) podcasts of varying categories (tech news, comedy, world affairs, etc). I like to have my queue sorted b… --- ## [Allow for Management of Multiple Queues](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/allow-for-management-of-multiple-queues/3211)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Cohen](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Benjamin_Cohen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/allow-for-management-of-multiple-queues/3211 "2026-09-28T15:34:48Z")
App version: 3.0.2 Problem you may be having, or feature you want: I would like to be able have multiple queues to help manage my large (150+) episode list in my queue. Suggested solution: Allow for creation of alter… --- ## [Cut words from Episode title ](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/cut-words-from-episode-title/9247)
**Author:** [@AlanPod](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/AlanPod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/cut-words-from-episode-title/9247 "2026-09-28T08:44:46Z")
App version: 3.12.2 (1a7d207c0) Problem: I have imported audiobooks onto my SD card, and every episode has the entire, long audiobook name at the beginning. As a result, I can’t read either the episode title or the epi… --- ## [Ability to skip ads in the podcast](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/ability-to-skip-ads-in-the-podcast/212)
**Author:** [@Draconian](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Draconian)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/ability-to-skip-ads-in-the-podcast/212 "2026-09-28T04:31:53Z")
App version: 2.0.0 (Play Store) Feature you want: Ability to skip ads and sponsors in the podcast Suggested solution: Users submit when a sponsor or ad happens in an episode, and it automatically skips sponsors it know… --- ## [An "Announce" feature ](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/an-announce-feature/9238)
**Author:** [@Benny\_Sway](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Benny_Sway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/an-announce-feature/9238 "2026-09-27T10:06:45Z")
I haven’t checked the repo if this is already in progress or pending: Announcement before playing. Uses Android’s tts. To enable: Settings \> Playback \> Announce source before playing. What it will do: Before playing, t… --- ## [Searchable personal notes for episodes](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/searchable-personal-notes-for-episodes/9236)
**Author:** [@coconugget](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/coconugget)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/searchable-personal-notes-for-episodes/9236 "2026-09-26T14:03:47Z")
Hey everyone! App version: 3.12.2 (Android 15) Feature I want: An option to add personal notes to individual podcast episodes, with the notes being searchable. Suggested solution: A Notes field for each episode’s deta… --- ## [Play on sonos](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/play-on-sonos/389)
**Author:** [@Joppla](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Joppla)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/play-on-sonos/389 "2026-09-26T10:13:45Z")
Hello, I like to tell you that I enjoy the app very much. It is fantastic to play the podcasts in my car on the carradio. There is only one thing that could be better for me. It should be great if I could use the app t… --- ## [Include episodes in search results](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/include-episodes-in-search-results/9232)
**Author:** [@Forumuser](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Forumuser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/include-episodes-in-search-results/9232 "2026-09-25T16:20:11Z")
App version: x.y.z (state whether from Google Play/F-Droid/Custom built APK) 3.12.2 (1a7d207c0) Google Play Problem you may be having, or feature you want:slight\_smile: Episode search. The one thing I miss is finding … --- ## [Searching for a term shows podcast channels instead of individual episodes](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/searching-for-a-term-shows-podcast-channels-instead-of-individual-episodes/9202)
**Author:** [@mohabeeb](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/mohabeeb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/searching-for-a-term-shows-podcast-channels-instead-of-individual-episodes/9202 "2026-09-22T14:26:34Z")
I usually search for a well-known person and listen to a couple of their podcast episodes from different podcasts. I don’t want to subscribe to those podcast channels; I just want to download and save the specific episod… --- ## [Sorting downloads by date downloaded](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/sorting-downloads-by-date-downloaded/6287)
**Author:** [@lea4hear2](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/lea4hear2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/sorting-downloads-by-date-downloaded/6287 "2026-09-22T11:27:54Z")
It would be great to be able to sort downloads by date downloaded rather than just date the podcast was published. I typically download a bunch of podcasts and listen one by one at later dates, but keep losing track of t… --- ## [Improvements to the Skip Silence system](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/improvements-to-the-skip-silence-system/355)
**Author:** [@AveryLychee](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/AveryLychee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/improvements-to-the-skip-silence-system/355 "2026-09-21T16:18:15Z")
App version: 2.0.2 (ee4b2c055) Feature you want: The skip silence feature that comes bundled with ExoPlayer is far far too aggressive by default. It cuts out all silences longer than 150ms, with only 20ms of padding. T… --- ## [Adding playback speed in Android Auto](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/adding-playback-speed-in-android-auto/2991)
**Author:** [@pdx-antenna](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/pdx-antenna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/adding-playback-speed-in-android-auto/2991 "2026-09-21T08:56:53Z")
App version: x.y.z (state whether from Google Play/F-Droid/Custom built APK) 3.0.2 Problem you may be having, or feature you want: Ability to choose playback speed in Android Auto Suggested solution: Adding a menu o… --- ## [Playback speed icon in Android Auto - show selected speed](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/playback-speed-icon-in-android-auto-show-selected-speed/3363)
**Author:** [@kacnje](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/kacnje)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/playback-speed-icon-in-android-auto-show-selected-speed/3363 "2025-02-27T14:22:47Z")
App version: 3.1.0 (Google Play) Problem you may be having, or feature you want: When I change the playback speed In Android Auto, I don’t know what the selected speed is. Suggested solution: I’m not sure if this is… --- ## [Support for updated RSS audio files (previews replaced with full episodes) or delayed auto-downloads](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/support-for-updated-rss-audio-files-previews-replaced-with-full-episodes-or-delayed-auto-downloads/9089)
**Author:** [@bob1234321](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/bob1234321)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/support-for-updated-rss-audio-files-previews-replaced-with-full-episodes-or-delayed-auto-downloads/9089 "2026-09-18T20:06:08Z")
App version: 3.12.0 (Google Play) Problem / Use Case Some podcast hosts (notably Substack) publish a short “preview” audio file to their free feed early in the week. Later in the week, they convert the post to a public … --- ## [Automatically play through a podcast episodes](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/automatically-play-through-a-podcast-episodes/5100)
**Author:** [@A\_Travisty](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/A_Travisty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/automatically-play-through-a-podcast-episodes/5100 "2026-09-17T16:41:47Z")
Problem you may be having, or feature you want: Autoplay next episode mode Suggested solution: Add a streaming mode which after an episode is completed it goes to the next sequential episode in the podcast. Screensho… --- ## [Global Max Volume Level AND Auto Volume Normalization](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/global-max-volume-level-and-auto-volume-normalization/7747)
**Author:** [@mulder](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/mulder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/global-max-volume-level-and-auto-volume-normalization/7747 "2026-09-17T12:09:17Z")
App version: 3.9.0 (Google Play) The (connected) problems: 1st: I’m subscribed to hundreds of podcasts (like probably most people), and sometimes the volume of individual podcasts in general (not only of individual epi… --- ## [Save for later ](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/save-for-later/9146)
**Author:** [@Lunalovebuzz](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Lunalovebuzz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/save-for-later/9146 "2026-09-12T13:05:04Z")
This is a feature request for a ‘save for later’ playlist. I’m aware of the favorites list (episodes I relisten), and the queue (episodes I’ll listen to today), but what’s really missing for me is a place where I can sa… --- ## [Behavior on incoming notifications](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/behavior-on-incoming-notifications/8663)
**Author:** [@hho](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/hho)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/behavior-on-incoming-notifications/8663 "2026-09-11T07:22:23Z")
Did the behavior on incoming notifications change in one of the latest beta versions? Now it interrupts (pauses) playback instead of just ducking the volume, which I think is way more jarring than before. However, I’m q… --- ## [Android Auto - Menus either match mobile app settings, or can be manually configured as the app drawer/menus are](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/android-auto-menus-either-match-mobile-app-settings-or-can-be-manually-configured-as-the-app-drawer-menus-are/9143)
**Author:** [@belliscoldwine](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/belliscoldwine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/android-auto-menus-either-match-mobile-app-settings-or-can-be-manually-configured-as-the-app-drawer-menus-are/9143 "2026-09-07T20:27:39Z")
App version: 3.12.1 (f8c641887) (from Google Play) Problem you may be having, or feature you want: On the app, I’ve re-ordered my drawer items to be Subscriptions, Queue, History, Favorites, and my Subscriptions page (… --- ## [An option to choose whether to automatically remove episodes from the queue when finished](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/an-option-to-choose-whether-to-automatically-remove-episodes-from-the-queue-when-finished/4250)
**Author:** [@Nucleorion](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Nucleorion)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/an-option-to-choose-whether-to-automatically-remove-episodes-from-the-queue-when-finished/4250 "2026-09-03T20:46:02Z")
App version: x.y.z (state whether from Google Play/F-Droid/Custom built APK) 3.3.0 Problem you may be having, or feature you want: As they have indicated to me in the post There is no way to prevent episodes from b… --- ## [Universal Links](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/universal-links/7499)
**Author:** [@T3kn3vra](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/T3kn3vra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/universal-links/7499 "2026-09-03T17:47:39Z")
I wanted to suggest a potential feature that could enhance the sharing experience: Universal Links. Similar to music apps like TIDAL or Deezer, this feature would allow users to share podcast links that intelligently op… --- ## [Accounts and synchronization](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/accounts-and-synchronization/9025)
**Author:** [@mrfragso](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/mrfragso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/accounts-and-synchronization/9025 "2026-09-01T05:51:49Z")
I would like to suggest two features that could significantly improve the AntennaPod experience: 1. User accounts and synchronization It would be great to have the option to create an AntennaPod account, either with an… --- ## [Search curation category for podcasts of the year awarded](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/search-curation-category-for-podcasts-of-the-year-awarded/9103)
**Author:** [@Cache\_and\_stash](https://forum.antennapod.org/u/Cache_and_stash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.antennapod.org/t/search-curation-category-for-podcasts-of-the-year-awarded/9103 "2026-08-31T00:54:17Z")
It is amazing the wealth of knowledge in podcasts which win a big award but you never see it on best of websites or using the category feature of search engines. The only way to find some podcast is know it’s out there … [Next page](https://forum.antennapod.org/c/feature-request/8.md?page=1)