October 2025 Podcast Rankings
Summary
The Daily (NYT) held strong at #1, but actually widened its lead with an even higher audio reach (+12.4M vs. +11.7M in September).
The Mel Robbins Podcast saw a major drop, falling from #3 last month to #6 this month, losing significant audio reach (4.6M, -22.4%).
New Heights cooled after September’s massive spike, though still holding a strong #2 position in downloads and views per episode but fell out of the top 10 for audio reach and monthly downloads and views.
The Charlie Kirk Show jumped ranks and enters at #9 in audio reach (3.9M, +232%).
Top Podcasts by Audio Reach
Ranked by the estimated number of monthly listeners who download at least one episode. Excludes YouTube viewers.
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
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.
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
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.
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
*Data captured from September 1st-October 1st, 2025.
**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.
