Triton Digital Podcast Rankers

Monthly podcast download rankings produced under IAB Tech Lab measurement guidelines.

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The closest thing the industry has to a Billboard chart for podcasts. Monthly rankings by weekly average downloads, certified under IAB Tech Lab Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. Free to view. The March 2026 release had iHeart Audience Network at #1 with 71.5M weekly downloads, Audioboom #2, Cumulus #3.

Pros
  • IAB Tech Lab certified methodology
  • Free public rankings updated monthly
  • Country and region rankers available
Watch-outs
  • Only shows that opt in are measured
  • Download-based, not unique-listener-based
  • Coverage is most complete in the US
In depth

Triton Digital publishes monthly Podcast Rankers ranking the top shows, publishers, and sales networks by weekly average downloads, certified under IAB Tech Lab Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. The data underlies a lot of trade press headlines and is the closest thing podcasting has to a standardized public chart. Reports are produced monthly per country or region, with the US Podcast Ranker the most-watched. The March 2026 release had iHeart Audience Network leading the top sales network rankings at 71.5M average weekly downloads, Audioboom in second at 16.3M, and Cumulus Podcast Network third at 3.6M. Individual show rankings the same month had "Stuff You Should Know" (iHeart) at #1, "Pod Save America" (Audioboom) at #2, and "The Dan Bongino Show" (Cumulus) at #3. Latin America and other regional rankers are also published monthly. Free to read at tritonrankers.com. Important caveats: only shows whose hosts participate in Triton's measurement service appear (so the chart isn't comprehensive), the methodology is download-based rather than listener-based (one human can generate many downloads), and YouTube viewership isn't counted. Use this as a directional read on the biggest shows and networks each month, not as a definitive ranking of all podcast popularity. The certification under IAB Tech Lab guidelines is what gives it legitimacy compared to self-reported download claims — every show in the chart has had its numbers measured through Triton's audited methodology.


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Triton Digital Podcast Rankers FAQ

What is Triton Digital Podcast Rankers in one line?

Monthly podcast download rankings produced under IAB Tech Lab measurement guidelines.

Who should pick Triton Digital Podcast Rankers?

Triton Digital Podcast Rankers is shaped for download rankings. Its biggest strength: iab tech lab certified methodology. Monthly rankings by weekly average downloads, certified under IAB Tech Lab Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines

What should I watch out for with Triton Digital Podcast Rankers?

only shows that opt in are measured; download-based, not unique-listener-based. None of these are deal-breakers on their own, but they're worth knowing before you commit.

Is Triton Digital Podcast Rankers free?

Yes. Triton Digital Podcast Rankers is genuinely free — no paywall lurking after a few episodes.

What can I use instead of Triton Digital Podcast Rankers?

Closest in the same category: Podnews, The Podcast Host, Discover Pods. Each has its own shape — see the alternatives page for a side-by-side.