Triton Digital®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its May 2025 reporting period (April 28, 2025 – June 1, 2025) U.S. Podcast Ranker, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.
This month, we are pleased to welcome Gamut Podcast Network to our U.S. Podcast Ranker.
Ranking #1 for the May 2025 Top Sales Networks Report again was iHeart Audience Network, which garnered 72.5M Average Weekly Downloads and 21.1M Average Weekly Users. Following suit once again was NPR ranking #2 with 27.4M Average Weekly Downloads and 7.2M Average Weekly Users, and coming in again at #3 was Audacy Podcast Network with 15.3M Average Weekly Downloads and 5.9M Average Weekly Users.
For the second consecutive month, the top three podcasts based on downloads included NPR News Now (NPR) again at #1, Up First (NPR) coming in at #2, and Stuff You Should Know (iHeart Audience Network) at #3.
The top three podcasts based on listeners also ranked the same for a second month in a row, with NPR News Now (NPR) at #1, Up First (NPR) at #2, and Shawn Ryan Show (Cumulus Podcast Network) rounding out at #3.
There were several debuts for the month of May, including Deep Cover (iHeart Audience Network), Cold (Lemonada Media), Small Town Dicks (Audioboom), and more for both downloads and listeners.
Additional shows that debuted for downloads only included The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe (Audioboom) and Amy & T.J. (iHeart Audience Network).
The Top Sales Network Reports are ranked by Average Weekly Downloads and Average Weekly Users in accordance with v2.2 of the IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. Participating Sales Networks include content owners/creators and sales representation organizations. Certified by the IAB Tech Lab, Triton’s Podcast Metrics eliminates inconsistent measurement practices and self-reported data, providing content creators, marketers, media buyers, and the audio industry at large with validated and transparent podcast audience data.
Any sales network or publisher with an audience in the United States is eligible to participate in the U.S. Podcast Report. To learn more, contact: solutions@tritondigital.com.
About Triton Digital
Triton Digital® is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries. Operating in more than 80 countries, Triton provides innovative technology that enables broadcasters, podcasters, and online music services to build their audience, maximize revenue, and streamline their day-to-day operations. In addition, Triton powers the global online audio industry with Webcast Metrics®, the leading streaming audio measurement service and Podcast Metrics, one of the first IAB certified podcast measurement services in the industry. With unparalleled integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, Triton remains committed to connecting audio, audience, and advertisers to continuously fuel the growth of the global audio industry. For more information, visit www.TritonDigital.com.
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