February 2025 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

Top shows by ‘reach’ is the estimated number of listeners each month who download at least one episode of the podcast.

*This does not include YouTube viewers.

 
 

Top Podcasts by Downloads & Views per Episode

Top shows by ‘downloads per episode’ show the average estimated number of downloads and views that episodes receive within the first 60 days published. This includes both podcast and YouTube metrics and is useful for estimating delivery for episodic buys.

 
 

Top Podcasts by Downloads & Views per Month

Top shows by ‘monthly downloads’ show the total estimated number of downloads and views the show received across all episodes for the month.
*Includes both podcast and YouTube metrics.

 
 

Top Publishers by Audio Reach

Top publishers by ‘reach’ is the estimated number of listeners and audience size across all shows.

 
 

Top Publishers by Downloads & Views per Month

Top publishers by ‘monthly downloads’ show RSS downloads, along with YouTube, Rumble and Spotify Video views computed in the last 30 days.

 
 

*Rankings calculated from January 1 - February 12, 2025

About Podscribe’s Ranker

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.

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