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Social media giant Facebook has planned to shut down its podcast platform less than a year after its launch.
According to ANI, the audio podcast platform’s closure is confirmed and it is speculated that the closure will altogether close on June 3.
The move is part of a broader re-evaluation of Facebook’s audio products. The company is also shuttering the site’s Soundbites and Audio hubs and integrating its live-streaming Live Audio Rooms feature.
Facebook spokesperson Adelaide Coronado believes that the changes would ‘simplify’ the company’s audio offerings.
“After a year of learning and iterating on audio-first experiences, we’ve decided to simplify our suite of audio tools on Facebook. We’re constantly evaluating the features we offer so we can focus on the most meaningful experiences,” said Coronado.
Facing competition from established audio podcast platforms like SiriusXM, Amazon, and Clubhouse, Facebook has realized the difficulties in establishing its foothold in this highly competitive market.
Hence, with Facebook prioritizing its Meta platform, the decision of shutting down its podcast platform comes as no surprise.
