April 2026 Podcast Rankings
Summary
The top four podcasts by audio reach kept their spot despite three of the four (Crime Junkie, Up First from NPR and NPR News Now) showing a decrease in audio reach compared to the previous month.
Eight of the top 10 podcast shows by audio reach are showing a decrease in listeners with only The Daily and Pod Save America showing a positive trend.
Candace replaces KILL TONY in downloads and views per episode placing at #2 with the majority of its views being from YouTube.
Smosh Reads Reddit Stories moves up 3 places from #7 last month to #4 for the month of April in downloads and views per episode (3.1M, +10%).
The top 10 podcasts by downloads and views per episode all reappeared this month, shuffling around only slightly.
The Dan Bongino Show showed some big moves in April in downloads and views per month. After entering the top 10 in March at #10, the show is now #5, moving into the top 5 podcast shows by monthly downloads and views.
Top Podcasts by Audio Reach
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Ranked by the estimated number of monthly listeners who download at least one episode. Excludes YouTube viewers.
| Rank | Show | Audio | Dls. & Views / Ep. | Dls. & Views / Mo. | Ad Load | YT Ad Load | % Ads Direct Response | % Ads Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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Top Podcasts by Downloads & Views per Episode
Ranked by the average estimated downloads and views an episode receives within its first 60 days. Includes podcast and YouTube metrics.
| Rank | Show | Audio | Dls. & Views / Ep. | Dls. & Views / Mo. | Ad Load | YT Ad Load | % Ads Direct Response | % Ads Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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Top Podcasts by Downloads & Views per Month
Ranked by the total estimated downloads and views across all episodes for the month. Includes podcast and YouTube metrics.
| Rank | Show | Audio | Dls. & Views / Ep. | Dls. & Views / Mo. | Ad Load | YT Ad Load | % Ads Direct Response | % Ads Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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*Data captured from April 1st - April 30th, 2026.
**Wondery data is computed solely from public data such as Apple & Spotify ratings, not direct download data.
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The Podscribe Ranker is the industry's most comprehensive podcast ranker, offering a complete view of show, publisher and advertiser performance. Unlike traditional rankers, we go beyond RSS data—tracking podcast downloads, YouTube views, Spotify Video, and more—to reflect how audiences consume podcasts today.
We also include every known show and publisher in the rankings, to always ensure a complete industry view.
Rather than a static snapshot, Podscribe provides live growth trends, helping buyers and publishers spot rising shows early. With cross-platform tracking and direct data from major shows, it delivers the most accurate rankings available, even for podcasts without a prefix.
