May 2026 Podcast Rankings
Summary
Crime Junkie and The Daily both remain in top 2 places for audio reach.
The Mel Robbins Podcast moves up 3 places in audio reach from #6 to #3 (5.7M, +39%).
Stuff You Should Know enters the rankings in as #10 (3.1M, +5%) in audio reach.
Kill Tony (2.9M) keeps #5 this month despite a 2% decrease in downloads and views per episode.
The Oprah Podcast (from #7 to #4, 3.0M, +7%) moves up three places in downloads and views per episode.
Crime Junkie moved up from #10 into #4 for monthly downloads and views in the month of May with a 42% increase (43.2M, +55%)
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 May 1st - May 31st, 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.
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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.
