The Top Podcast Genres in the US Q1 2024

Comedy podcasts are the most popular

18/06/2024
The Top Podcast Genres in the US Q1 2024
The Top Podcast Genres in the US Q1 2024

The Top Podcast Genres in the US Q1 2024 chart according to Edison Podcast Metrics has been published by Edison Research. Edison Podcast Metrics is the only podcast measurement service that measures the relative audience size and demographics of all podcast networks in the US. The Edison Podcast Metrics Top Podcast Genres in the US Q1 2024 list is derived from data collected continuously from weekly podcast consumers ages 13 and older in the US during the first quarter of 2024. Edison defines a podcast’s genre using its primary genre in Apple Podcasts.

While there have been changes to the top podcast genre rankings since Q1 2023, Comedy continues to capture the largest US weekly 13+ podcast listening audience. Society & Culture and News also remain in the top three, but Society & Culture has now surpassed News for the #2 spot this quarter. The genres with the most movement compared to Q1 2023 are Music and Fiction, both moving up two spots on the list. Education and Religion & Spirituality also had growth on the ranker, moving up one spot from their Q1 2023 placement.

For a list of specific show titles in the Top 50, go to Top 50 US podcasts for Q1 2024.

For more information on Edison Podcast Metrics go here.

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