Triton Digital Releases the August 2025 U.S. Podcast Ranker
September 18, 2025
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – September 18, 2025 — Triton Digital®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its August 2025 U.S. Podcast Ranker for the reporting period of August 4, 2025 – August 31, 2025, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.
In August, iHeart Audience Network once again ranked #1 in the Top Sales Networks Report, touting 68.9M Average Weekly Downloads. Coming in at #2 again was NPR with 25.8M Average Weekly Downloads, and Audacy Podcast Network at #3 with 15.8M Average Weekly Downloads.
Also holding ground in the top three podcasts based on downloads were, once again, “NPR News Now” (NPR) at #1, “Up First from NPR” (NPR) at #2, and “Stuff You Should Know” (iHeart Audience Network) at #3.
Shows debuting in August included “Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast” (Gamut Podcast Network) and “Mind of a Serial Killer” (Audacy Podcast Network).
The Top Sales Network Report is ranked by Average Weekly Downloads 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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