YouTube Debuts Weekly Podcast Chart Highlighting Top 100 Shows Along with Updated Podcasts Homepage Featuring Editorial Content

Lindsey Gamble

YouTube has launched a new Weekly Top Podcast Shows chart in the U.S. It spotlights the 100 most popular podcasts based on watch time. Updated every Wednesday, the chart includes playlists designated as podcasts during upload but excludes playlists made up solely of clips or Shorts.

Alongside the chart, YouTube quietly introduced an updated Podcasts homepage in the U.S. This page is editorially curated, organizing podcasts into themed categories to help users discover content more easily.

Why It Matters: With over 1 billion monthly active users and ranking as the most popular platform for podcast listening in the U.S. (per Edison Research), YouTube is providing fresh ways for audiences to find podcast content.

By establishing its own official podcast chart, YouTube strengthens its cultural influence, echoing the impact of Spotify’s and Apple’s rankings. This creates a flywheel effect that boosts visibility for podcasts featured on the list.

The revamped Podcasts homepage is ideal for users who want to explore podcast content by specific themes or topics. It also gives YouTube a way to offer more curated recommendations, especially around podcasts gaining traction or in categories where interest is growing.