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msknvw
User level: Level 1 (5 points)

Apple Podcast sidebar order changes or resets on Apple devices

I am having an issue on my iPad, iMac and MacBook. I have changed the order of the Library links (Latest Episodes, Saved etc) but they are not being saved. When I return to the app a day or two later the order is changed, I believe to the default layout. Has anyone experienced this or know how to prevent the side bar from resetting itself.

Posted on Sep 21, 2026 5:26 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 21, 2026 1:15 PM in response to msknvw

Apple Podcasts does not permanently save custom sidebar or library link reorderings across iCloud-synced devices. When iCloud pushes background sync updates or refreshes your profile data across your iPad, iMac, and MacBook, custom layout preferences often revert to the default system order.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361872