Introducing YouTube’s New Podcast Ranking Chart

A new feature on YouTube is generating buzz: a chart that lists the top 100 podcasts in the United States each week.

During the stretch from May 5th to May 11th, The Joe Rogan Experience claimed the top position, with Kill Tony, Rotten Mango, and 48 Hours trailing behind.

Weekly Updates from YouTube

Every Wednesday, YouTube will refresh this chart, measuring the success of each show based on total watchtime. As detailed by YouTube's Steve McLendon, the chart will count only playlists expressly identified as ‘podcasts’ during their upload. It will exclude any playlists that consist solely of snippets or short videos.

YouTube as a Podcast Powerhouse

Over time, YouTube has become a prime destination for podcast enthusiasts, offering both audio and visual experiences. As of February, the platform boasted over 1 billion monthly podcast listeners—considerably surpassing the 100 million regular podcast users reported by Spotify in 2023.

Future Enhancements and Expansion

Steve McLendon has revealed plans to introduce additional features to the chart and to broaden its availability to other regions in the future.