

This chart includes the fastest-climbing of-the-moment trends. The new podcasts charts offer listeners an accurate resource for the most-listened-to and of-the-moment trending shows while allowing podcasters to get their shows discovered. To find the Top Podcasts and Trending Podcast charts on iOS, simply head to Search/Browse > Podcasts > Podcast Charts. And of course, that status will be shareable across social channels.Spotify has just announced the launch of its new Top Podcasts and Trending Podcast charts across 24 markets, including Canada, making it easier for users and creators to discover trending and top podcasts on the audio streaming platform.

Inside Spotify for Podcasters, the company will let users know when their show is charting. Spotify will expand the charts feature for creators as well. For example, you’ll be able to see the most popular news or true crime podcasts ranked. The company explains that the Top Podcasts charts will also be available for each category. Trending Podcasts will be ranked by algorithms that facilitate “discovery of newly-launched shows.” Basically, it will compile the fast climbers to provide you with new shows to listen to. Top Podcasts will keep tabs on the “overall most popular podcasts” based on “recent listener numbers.” Spotify says it will update the list monthly so that it remains accurate. They’re called Top Podcasts and Trending Podcasts, and they’ll be easy to find under Browse > Podcasts > Podcast Charts on both iOS and Android. Like the company does for music, Spotify will now offer charts that rank the most popular shows based on audience and the biggest trending selections. Spotify has made a serious commitment to podcasts over the last few years, and today the streaming service is debuting its newest tool for listeners in 26 markets - including the US, UK, Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, Germany and Australia.
