Podcasts are growing more popular on Spotify. Just like discovering new music on the platform is easy, the same is true for those who want to listen to podcast episodes.
One of the best ways to find new podcasts is by using Spotify’s Podcast Charts. Here’s a run-through on how to do this, whether you’re on your desktop or smartphone.
How to Access Spotify’s Top Podcasts (Desktop)
To access the top Spotify podcasts for the day, you’ll need to open up the Spotify app. Once you’ve done this, follow the steps below.
- Go to Browse > Podcasts.
- Under Categories, select Top Podcasts.
On the next page, you’ll see a list of the top podcasts for that day. You should note, though, that these will depend on your location. If you’re based in the US, you’ll see what people across the US are listening to.
How to Access Spotify’s Podcast Charts (Android/iOS)
Accessing Spotify’s Podcast Charts on your smartphone is also a pain-free process. Once you’ve opened the app, follow the instructions listed below.
- Go to the Search tab.
- Under Browse All, select Podcasts.
- Go to Podcast charts. You’ll see the top podcasts and episodes for the country you’re currently in on the next page.
If you want to see the top podcasts in another country, tap on Podcast charts by country. Then, scroll down until you find your desired option.
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In April 2021, Spotify launched a new web experience to discover new podcasts. The feature is conveniently called The Podcast Charts.
You can only see the most popular podcasts in the US with this tool at the time of writing. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to access and use The Podcast Charts.
- Go to podcastcharts.byspotify.com.
- Scroll down. You’ll be shown by default the top podcasts in the US, which you can then Follow or Share.
You can also see the most popular podcasts by category. To do this, all you need to do is follow a few simple steps.
- Go to the dropdown menu.
- Choose the category you want to see the top podcasts in and click on it.
Discovering New Podcasts With Spotify Has Never Been Easier
Spotify is well-known for making music easy to discover, and podcasts are also a breeze to find. You can use podcast charts to locate over two million shows on the platform.
If you don’t like a trending podcast you like, you can also choose to search by category. Doing so on both desktop and mobile is straightforward.