Podcast FAQ

how to rate a podcast on spotify

by Maurine Schmitt Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to Rate Podcasts on Spotify.

  • Open the Spotify app on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Tap the Search tab in the bottom toolbar.
  • Search for the podcast that you want to leave a rating for.
  • Select the podcast from the list of options.
  • From the main podcast page, tap the three horizontal lines under the podcast cover image.
  • In the pop-up menu, select Rate show.
  • Tap one of the five stars to leave a rating.
    • Tapping the left-most star will leave a one-star rating. Tapping the right-most star will leave a five-star rating.

From the main podcast page, tap the three horizontal lines under the podcast cover image. In the pop-up menu, select Rate show. Tap one of the five stars to leave a rating. Tapping the left-most star will leave a one-star rating.May 10, 2022

Full Answer

How do I rate and review a podcast?

How to rate and review a podcast if you're using a different podcast listening platform: Use your browser to search for the listening platform, and then the podcast, so you can submit a review. Not all platforms will let you rate and review a podcast.

How do you recommend a podcast to a friend?

Give the podcast a five star rating. Write a review. First, give the podcast a (five) star rating. Second, give your review a captivating title. Third, write your review: a few sentences that say what you love about the podcast and why you recommend it. The last and final step: click SUBMIT. That’s it! You’re done!

How can I see how many people are playing my podcast?

At both the podcast and episode levels, you’ll be able to see the number of starts—that’s how many people actually press play—as well as the total number of streams. A stream is calculated after a full 60 seconds have been played. Looking at this from the podcast level allows you to get a glimpse into the growth of your podcast, episode to episode.

What are the best metrics to measure podcast success?

At Spotify, we offer some key metrics that can help you determine how effectively your podcast is reaching listeners and how well you are holding their attention. Many podcasters believe that focusing on total consumption time is one of the best indicators of success.

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How do you rate and review a podcast?

How to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.Navigate to the page of the podcast you want to leave a review for. ... Scroll down to find the subhead titled “Ratings & Reviews.”Under the highlighted reviews, select “Write a Review.”More items...

How to rate a podcast on Spotify Android?

How to Rate a Spotify PodcastOpen the Spotify app on your device.Tap the Search tab, then type the podcast's name on the search bar; this will lead you to the podcast's show page. ... Tap the rating immediately underneath the podcast's description. ... Drag your finger or tap on one of the five stars to leave a rating.

Can you rate things on Spotify?

From any show page in the Spotify app (iOS and Android), they can simply tap to rate a show one-to-five stars, as long as they've listened to at least 30 seconds of an episode.

How do I rate podcasts on the podcast app?

How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS DeviceOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Healthy Runner Podcast”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”

How do I rate a podcast on my Iphone?

Locate the podcast that you want to leave a review for. Make sure you are on the landing page for the podcast listing and not an individual episode. Scroll down to the bottom until you reach Ratings & Reviews. Click one of the five stars under Tap to Rate to leave a rating.

Is rating a podcast on Spotify anonymous?

The average rating will be publicly displayed on the podcast's show page on Spotify, along with the total number of ratings the show has received.

Can you see who rated your podcast?

Podcast Ratings Are Anonymous in Apple If you are only leaving a star rating, your name will not be shown. Rating are anonymous.

How do I rate a podcast on Google podcast?

To leave a rating, navigate to a podcast you want to leave feedback for. First tap on the Follow button if you have not done so already. Then tap on the Star Button and follow the instructions to rate the show. You may be prompted to listen to a few episodes first.

How do you leave a 5 star review on podcast?

How To Leave A Review For Your Favorite PodcastsOpen the Podcasts app.Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (i.e., “The Mom Hour”) into the search field.Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes)Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews.More items...

How do I leave a review on a app?

How to rate an app & leave a reviewOn your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store app .Browse or search for the app you want to review.Find and select the app to open the detail page. ... Follow the onscreen instructions to write a review and add details.Tap Post.

How to Rate Podcasts on Spotify

There is one pretty big difference between the podcast rating systems when comparing Apple’s Podcasts app to how you can rate podcasts on Spotify. With the former, you are able to leave a rating along with writing a detailed review if you choose.

Why Should You Rate and Review Podcasts?

The most obvious answer to the question of why you should rate and review podcasts is to simply offer your support for your favorite podcasts and creators. However, the answer goes much deeper than that, especially when it comes to reviewing podcasts from the Apple Podcasts or Spotify app.

Invite your fans to add their rating with one tap

Listeners will appreciate having the option to show their love for a podcast they’re enjoying, and now they can do just that—quickly and easily. From any show page in the Spotify app (iOS and Android), they can simply tap to rate a show one-to-five stars, as long as they’ve listened to at least 30 seconds of an episode.

Spread the word with your listeners!

You can finally give your listeners encouragement to leave a rating—not just via your social media channels but directly in your show’s audio: intro, outro, or anywhere in between! Here are just a few ideas that can be tailored to incorporate your show’s voice and tone:

What are Podcast Ratings?

This is a measure of quality, as opposed to a content description (like how games are rated E for Everyone, T for Teen, and so on). A one-to-five-star grading system shows up on different kinds of reviews, anything from movies to restaurants. It's shorthand, and over time it's become misused.

How to Rate a Podcast

Did you ever notice that these star rating systems have an odd number of stars? That's to keep a stable mid-point. With an odd number of stars, ratings fall into an either/or dichotomy. Dividing podcasts into “good” versus “bad” doesn't tell us anything.

Where to Rate a Podcast

Apple Podcasts, the granddaddy of all podcast directories, has used a star and text rating and review system since its beginning. They make it simple to click on a number of stars in the Apple Podcasts app, and the option to write a review is secondary. They aren't the only podcast directory to do so, though.

Why Rate a Podcast?

if you're not a podcaster, but listen to (and care about) podcasts, why wouldn't you? You're the audience. Your reaction is important to whoever made that podcast.

How long does it take to get a stream on podcast?

A stream is calculated after a full 60 seconds have been played.

What happens when you add a podcast to your library?

Once someone does that, your podcast is added to their library, and the library updates when you release a new episode. While this allows you to see how many people are finding your podcast and interested enough to follow you, it doesn’t reflect how many of those people will end up actually listening to an episode.

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