Amid the ongoing podcast revolution, it’s encouraging to see that creators are embracing tools that elevate the listener experience and the discoverability of their content. From transcriptions that boost accessibility to chapters that enhance navigation, podcasters around the globe are investing their time in features that reflect a sophisticated and user-focused approach. It’s encouraging to see such a meaningful uptick in adoption: in April 2024, roughly 50,000 shows were using transcriptions, and just one year later, that number has surged to nearly 80,000. Similarly, the use of chapters has climbed from about 30,000 shows in April 2024 to approximately 45,000 today.
This steady growth underscores a trend toward richer, more dynamic podcast experiences. Beyond transcripts and chapters, more shows are integrating funding tags, video components, and music elements, signaling that podcasters are not just producing content—they’re curating immersive, multifaceted storytelling. These evolving statistics are not just numbers; they represent a meaningful shift in how creators are connecting with their audiences!
857,551 New Episodes
TOTAL EPISODES
Top 10 Published by Category
BLUBRRY HOSTING
Top 5 by Category
AVERAGE EPISODE LISTENS
By Show Size
Ranges are determined during the reporting period when a show meets the threshold once, aka 10,001 listens/downloads, etc. When a show meets the threshold, we include all episodes for the past 30 days that were published a minimum of 10 days.
TOP CLIENTS
How Podcasts Were Consumed in April
by Platform
BLUBRRY TOP 10 COUNTRIES
WORLDWIDE GROWTH TRENDS
Largest Podcast Growth in April
BLUBRRY GLOBAL LISTENER RETENTION
GLOBAL PODCAST INDEX STATS
Total Podcasts (as of May 6): 4,522,492
