Triton Digital Announces U.S. Podcast Ranker Data for June 2025

July 17, 2025 at 09:00 AM EDT

Triton Digital®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its June 2025 U.S. Podcast Ranker data, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service for the reporting period of June 2, 2025 – June 29, 2025.

The rankings for the Top Sales Networks Report were iHeart Audience Network at #1 (garnering 68.7M Average Weekly Downloads and 19.2M Average Weekly Users), NPR ranking at #2 (garnering 27.6M Average Weekly Downloads and 7.2M Average Weekly Users), and Audacy Podcast Network at #3 (garnering 14.7M Average Weekly Downloads and 5.5M Average Weekly Users).

In June, the top three podcasts based on downloads also remained the same for a third month, with “NPR News Now” (NPR) again at #1, “Up First” (NPR) landing at #2, and “Stuff You Should Know” (iHeart Audience Network) at #3.

Continuing this trend, the top three podcasts based on weekly average listeners ranked the same for a third month, with “NPR News Now” (NPR) repeating at #1, “Up First” (NPR) resting at #2, and “Shawn Ryan Show” (Cumulus Podcast Network) at #3.

Debuting shows for both downloads and listeners included “This American Life” (NPR), “Relatos de la Noche” (iHeart Audience Network), and “What Happened to Talina Zar” (iHeart Audience Network). Download-only debuts included “Garage Logic” (Gamut Podcast Network) and “Murder: True Crime Stories” (Audacy Podcast Network), while listener-only debuts included “News Reports” (LAist Studios), “The David Rutherford Show” (iHeart Audience Network), “Newshour” (BBC), “Your Daily Prayer” (Salem Podcast Network), and more.

The Top Sales Network Reports are ranked by Average Weekly Downloads and Average Weekly Users 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.