February 2025 Podcast Rankings

Summary

• Crime Junkie holds the #1 show spot, while SXM Media rises to #3 in publisher rankings.

• Mel Robbins Podcast enters the top 3, and Up First (NPR) reaches #5, signaling strong demand for self-improvement and news content.

• The Diary of a CEO climbs to #7, with 13%+ growth in audio reach.

• Publisher Shifts: Cumulus Podcast Network hits #9 with a 157% increase in reach month over month.  

Feb Industry Breakdown

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Feb Industry Breakdown 〰️

Top Podcasts by Audio Reach

Ranked by the estimated number of monthly listeners who download at least one episode. Excludes YouTube viewers.

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.

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.

Top Publishers by Audio Reach

Ranked by the estimated total audience size across all shows from a publisher.

Top Publishers by Downloads & Views per Month

Ranked by the total RSS downloads and video views across YouTube, Rumble, and Spotify Video in the last 30 days.

*Rankings calculated from January 1 - February 12, 2025

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The Podscribe Ranker is the industry's most comprehensive podcast ranking tool, offering a complete view of show and publisher performance. Unlike traditional rankers, we go beyond RSS data—tracking both podcast downloads and YouTube views to reflect how audiences consume content today.

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.