Podcasts not available in Spotify Iraq

[Kai_Jabr]

I know Spotify just opened in Iraq but there are no podcasts whatsoever it’s like they’ve been deleted or something and when I try to open some from my library (because I can’t find them anywhere else) it says “Couldn’t open link” I hope this is a bug and not a permanent thing, please fix this, thank you.

Edit: If you’re an Iraqi and want Podcasts in Spotify please like this post, Just to let them know we listen to Podcasts too not just music ty.

[CarlosE]

Hi there @Kai_Jabr,

Thanks for reaching out to the Community!

We can confirm that this isn't an issue with the app. It's common to launch in new markets without offering the full Spotify product range. That said, podcasts are an important part of Spotify. Even though we can't commit to a timeframe for when podcast will be available in your market, make sure to keep the app always updated.

If you need anything else, the Community is here for you.

Cheers.

[Kai_Jabr]

Guess back to VPN

[AmmarBahjat]

Spotify is available in iraq and im glad for that. Tho problem is that podcasts aren't available

Anyone knows why and when will they be available ??

Podcasts are an important part of the service 

[Husham_992]

ما اعرف ليش ماكو اي بودكاست بالعراق بكل الدول موجود 

[keithdok]

So what I'm hearing is that if I somehow set our location to Iraq, I can purge all these stupid podcasts from my family's Spotify app?

[Hadiana]

Same problem, and just cancelled my subscription! 

[Kai_Jabr]

It's been almost 3 years since I posted this issue, Unfortunately, Spotify still doesn't support the podcast feature in Iraq, and I don't think it will any time soon since our community aren't demanding it, neither we're taken seriously by Spotify, like we don't even have a "Top Songs - Iraq" chart dedicated to Iraq's viral songs like every other country.

[Ahmedmar1]

i was happy when Spotify start support Iraq, and immediately i change my account country to IRAQ, it turned late to be a bad decision because a lost all my favorite podcast and even after along period of time Spotify didn't add the podcast.
this the last time i subscribe to Spotify.

I think i will go to Goggle Music next time.

Thank you Kai_Jabr to speak about this issue.

[JihadNaji]

Plan

Free/Premium

Country

Iraq

My Question or Issue

Hi Spotify Community,

I’m a Spotify user from Iraq and have been enjoying the platform ever since it launched here in 2021. However, as of Jan 2025, podcasts—a key feature of Spotify—are still unavailable in our region. This is disappointing, as podcasts are becoming increasingly popular in Iraq, both among listeners and content creators.

I wanted to ask if there’s any timeline or plan to enable podcasts in Iraq. The demand for podcasts is growing, and there’s a huge opportunity for Spotify to cater to this market. By activating this feature, Spotify could not only enhance our experience but also support the growth of local podcast creators who currently lack access to Spotify’s platform.

Is anyone else in Iraq (or other regions where podcasts are unavailable) facing the same issue? Let’s discuss! Perhaps we can share our feedback collectively to show Spotify how much we value this feature.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Best,

Jihad Naji

[mustafa_raad]

Hi 

It's been now four years since Spotify started lunch in Iraq, but basic features like podcasts are still not available in Iraq. It's really disappointing!