Summary
SXM Media climbs to #2 in audio reach (45.7M), following a 17% increase in October.
iHeartMedia jumps three spots from #9 to #6 in monthly plays (177.4M), driven by a 63% increase.
NPR enters the top 10 for monthly plays at #10 (99.3M), following an 8% increase.
Spotify maintains its #1 position across both publisher charts, leading with 69.1M in audio reach and 304.4M in monthly plays.
Top Publishers by Audio Reach
Ranked by the estimated total audience size across all shows from a publisher.
| Rank | Publisher | # of Shows | Audio | Plays / Mo. | Ad Load | % Ads Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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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.
| Rank | Publisher | # of Shows | Audio | Plays / Mo. | Ad Load | % Ads Host Read | Top Advertisers |
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*Data captured from October 1st - October 31st, 2026.
About Podscribe’s Ranker
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.
*Wondery data is computed solely from public data such as Apple & Spotify ratings, not direct download data.
