Podtrac Publishes the Top US and Global Multi-Channel Podcast Publishers & Networks for October 2026
Today Podtrac published its Top US and Global Multi-Channel Podcast Publishers & Networks Rankings for October 2026. DailyWire (+20%) and PRX (+19%) led audience growth on the US ranking, while Fox Audio Network and PRX (+18% each) led growth on the Global Multi-Channel ranking.
On the Podtrac US Publisher & Network Ranking for October 2026, month-over-month increases include:
- DailyWire: 20% increase in audience, 11% increase in downloads and plays
- PRX: 19% increase in audience, 16% increase in downloads and plays
- The Volume: 14% increase in audience, 12% increase in downloads and plays
- ReVolver Podcasts: 14% increase in audience, 5% increase in downloads and plays
- Vox Media: 13% increase in audience, 15% increase in downloads and plays
- iHeart Audience Network: 12% increase in audience, 3% increase in downloads and plays
- CNN: 10% increase in audience, 9% increase in downloads and plays iHeart Podcasts: 10% increase in audience, 6% increase in downloads and plays
- Fox Audio Network: 9% increase in audience, 18% increase in downloads and plays
- Versant: 9% increase in audience, 13% increase in downloads and plays
- NPR Sales Network: 9% increase in audience, 9% increase in downloads and plays
- Blaze Media: 9% increase in audience, 8% increase in downloads and plays
- WNYC Studios: 9% increase in audience, 7% increase in downloads and plays
- The Walt Disney Company: 7% increase in audience, 6% increase in downloads and plays
On the Podtrac Global Multi-Channel Publisher & Network Ranking for October 2026, month-over-month increases include:
- Fox Audio Network: 18% increase in downloads, views and plays
- PRX: 18% increase in downloads, views and plays
- The Volume: 13% increase in downloads, views and plays
- DailyWire: 11% increase in downloads, views and plays
- CNN: 9% increase in downloads, views and plays
- NPR Sales Network: 8% increase in downloads, views and plays
- WNYC Studios: 8% increase in downloads, views and plays
- iHeart Audience Network: 3% increase in downloads, views and plays
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