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18 November 2025
Apple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025
Today, Apple announced the most popular podcasts of 2025, releasing a comprehensive set of year-end charts that highlight the shows and creators that captivated listeners worldwide. The Top Charts of 2025 are localized for audiences around the world, offering a global and regional perspective on the year in podcasting.
Listeners can explore the full collection of 2025 charts now through the end of the year directly on the New tab of the Apple Podcasts app. The 2025 charts provide multiple views into the year’s biggest hits, including:
- Top Shows, the most popular podcasts of the year based on listenership.
- Top New Shows, the biggest breakout hits that debuted in 2025.
- Most Followed Shows, the podcasts that gained the most new followers.
- Most Shared Shows, the content listeners shared most often with friends and on social media.
- Top Channels, a look at the most popular channels, based on listenership.
In addition to the data-driven charts, listeners in over 15 markets can discover the Best Shows of 2025, a specially curated collection of standout podcasts that resonated with Apple's editorial team this year. The celebration of this year’s best shows will culminate with the announcement of the Apple Podcasts Show of the Year, an honor that will be revealed on Thursday, December 4.
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