Podcast FAQ

how to see podcast downloads

by Prof. Willard Sporer Sr. Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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  • Go to Spotify for Podcasters.
  • Log into your account.
  • Verify that you own the podcast you want to check out.
  • Use the code automatically sent by Spotify via email.
  • Confirm additional information required.
  • Submit.
  • Access the analytics page by clicking the See Stats button.
  • Click on individual episodes to see download numbers and stream numbers.

If you access the Podcast Portal, Google provides a variety of metrics or reports regarding your podcast, including subscriptions, download numbers, and plays.
  1. Access the Google play Music Podcast Portal.
  2. Use your Google ID to sign in.
  3. Select a podcast that you want to check out.
Nov 15, 2020

Full Answer

What is the best free podcast?

Rundown of the show:

  • Top 25 players that might work for the Steelers in free agency
  • First 25 players (out of 50 I’m keen to see) to watch at the Combine with 324 players invited.
  • Player profile - Chad Muma out of Wyoming

Where can I download podcasts?

Best Podcast Downloaders for Android and iPhone

  • Google Podcasts. With Google Podcasts, how to get podcasts on Android is no big deal! ...
  • Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts can be used on all your Apple devices and is already available on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch in the App Store.
  • Stitcher. With over 5 million users, Stitcher is a popular podcast app for downloading your latest and most favorite shows.
  • Castbox. Castbox app allows you to download podcasts to Android and iOS devices, all for free. ...
  • Overcast. The Overcast app is designed only for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users. It’s a free app and simple to use.
  • Pocket Casts. Downloadable, for free, on both Google Play and App Store, this app allows you to listen to podcasts on most devices.
  • Acast. You can download the Acast podcast app from both App Store and Google Play. You can also listen directly from your browser using this app. ...

How to get started listening to podcasts?

  • New episodes land in the NEW tab. ...
  • Press play to listen to episodes from your queue in order. ...
  • Re-order your queue to plan your next few hours of listening at any time.
  • Browse your library to review the back catalogue, quickly access starred shows, and see your listening history.

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Where is the best place to get podcasts?

Top Podcast Directories

  • iTunes / Apple Podcasts. iTunes is the big player in the podcast space. ...
  • Spotify. Spotify has recently opened up its platform to more podcasts lately and it has quickly become the number 2 destination for listening.
  • Google Podcasts. You don’t actually submit your show to Google Podcasts. ...
  • Stitcher. ...
  • TuneIn. ...

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Can I see how many downloads a podcast has?

Only the podcasters have access to their download stats. As a listener, you can't conveniently locate them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or any other podcast listening platform. But even the podcasters find it tricky to know their numbers because podcasts are a decentralized medium.

How do I see my downloaded podcasts?

If you navigate to the podcast profile while online, you will be able to access all of the episodes available for that podcast. The episodes you have downloaded will have a downloaded icon (downward arrow) under the episode title. While offline, only the episodes you have downloaded will appear in the podcast profile.

How do I find my Apple podcast downloads?

In the library of the Podcasts app, you can clearly see all the shows and episodes you've added. This is where downloaded podcasts go on your iPhone. If you want to find downloaded podcasts on your iPhone, just tap Downloaded Episodes. You can then listen to these without using cellular data or Wi-Fi.

How do I find podcast listenership?

Social Media is another great tool for estimation. It stands to reason that more followers indicates more listeners. But when checking a podcast's social media pages, you should also look for their engagement rate. The podcaster may have 10 million followers, but only receive 50 responses to each of their posts.

How do I manage podcast downloads?

Download PodcastsOn your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts .At the bottom, tap Home .At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial. Podcast settings.Under “Downloads,” tap Auto downloading.Turn on Auto download new episodes.Under “Your subscriptions,” turn on podcasts you want to auto download.

Where can I find my Podcasts on my iPhone?

To find the podcasts that you follow or the ones that you've manually added through a URL, go to the Library tab. Then tap Shows and tap Followed. Want to listen to premium podcast content? Find out how to purchase Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.

How do I manage Apple podcast downloads?

Go to Settings > Podcasts. Turn on Remove Played Downloads (under Episode Downloads). Or, to adjust this setting for a particular podcast you follow, touch and hold the show's artwork on the Library screen, tap Settings, then turn on Remove Played Downloads.

How do I manage downloaded Podcasts on my iPhone?

To start, switch to the Library tab in the Podcasts app and tap a show, either from the Recently Updated section or in the Shows list. Then, at the top-right, tap the three-dot button to show options for this show. In the list, tap Settings. You'll see the relevant options under the Downloads section.

How do I view my Apple podcast history?

Probably not what you are looking for, but from in show page you can scroll down to the end and tap “Previously Played” which will show you all the episodes you have listened to for the show. Ideally you should be able to see any listened episode for all shows in one place, but this is the best thing I've found so far.

Are podcast downloads the same as listens?

While a download isn't necessarily listened to, it is an indication of the listener's intent to listen to the podcast. Additionally, Downloads is the main metric used to report “baked-in” ads impressions. For example, when a new podcast is announced, potential listeners might subscribe to it immediately.

How do you see how many downloads a podcast has on Spotify?

SpotifyGo to Spotify for Podcasters.Log into your account.Verify that you own the podcast you want to check out.Use the code automatically sent by Spotify via email.Confirm additional information required.Submit.Access the analytics page by clicking the See Stats button.More items...•

How many listeners do you need to make money on a podcast?

You usually need a larger audience of at least 5K or 10K listeners per month to work with them. One of the largest ad networks is Midroll, another popular network is Authentic, and many of the podcast hosting companies have their own networks as well.

Where does Apple Podcasts store files?

Podcast files are stored in a location you would not find easily. In your home folder, they are in /Library/Group Containers/XXXX. groups.com. apple.

Where are downloaded Google Podcasts stored?

Android/data is /storage/emulated/0/Android/data which is obviously accessible to apps as well as MTP (which is also in fact an app).

Where do I find podcasts on Android?

On your Android phone or tablet, you can:Download the Google Podcasts app.Ask your Google Assistant to play a specific podcast.Search for a podcast in your Google app. or on google.com.

How do I listen to podcasts offline?

Launch the Google Podcasts app on your phone or tablet. Find the podcast episode you want to download and press the down arrow icon to download it. You can also tap into the podcast for more info and tap the download button next to the podcast listing. Wait as the podcast episode(s) download.

How to listen to podcasts offline?

1. Install a podcast manager . If you want to listen to podcasts offline, you'll need to download a third-party client to convert URLs into MP3 files. Though there are tons of free cross-platform options, managers such as Juice, gPodder, and Zune all come highly recommended. Another great option is iTunes.

How much does a Pocket Cast app cost?

Android: Apps like Pocket Cast and DoggCatcher range from $3 to $4 and come highly recommended; however, if you're hard on cash, Stitcher Radio along with Podcast and Radio Addict are both great free options for Android. You can download them from Google Play.

How to save podcasts to computer?

4. Save your podcast. If you are using a manager like iTunes or Zune, you can simply click "save" or "get" next to the episode's name to save it to your computer. Otherwise, you will have to copy the podcast's URL and paste it into your manager.

Is there a podcatcher for Android?

Since there are numerous podcatchers available for both iOS and Android, you have options ; as a general rule, though, you should look for podcast apps with wide, expansive libraries, clean interfaces, and easy controls. iOS: Apple's newer models actually come with the free Podcasts app pre-installed.

What is a podcast?

A podcast is basically a coded feed of XML that lists the information about your podcast, titles, descriptions and a link to where the MP3 audio file lives. Once this file is downloaded by a user’s device, your ability to track what they do with that file falls off of a cliff.

Can you tell if you have Apple Podcast subscribers?

So, the answer is you can’t tell Apple Podcast subscribers with 100% accuracy. Before you feel bad about your data note that these numbers are ONLY from devices that use the Apple Podcast app. This is what allows them to show cool things like amount of actual time devices spend listening to the podcast.

Average Podcast Downloads

Podcasting is long-form content. Don't compare podcast download numbers with things like YouTube plays, or social media follower counts.

How Many Podcast Downloads Should I Be Getting?

In a world of YouTube views and Twitter followers, we've become accustomed to figures in the hundreds of thousands, and even millions.

Audience Quality & Engagement

An audience might seem “small” in a numerical sense. But with long-form content like podcasting, it's often shows with smaller, but more niche hyper-targeted shows that are considered the more successful.

I Still Want a Gauge on Average Podcast Downloads

Buzzsprout are one of the biggest podcast hosting platforms in the world. In fact, with well over 85,000 active shows on their platform, they are arguably the biggest.

Summary: Average Podcast Downloads

Ultimately, asking the question “what's a good number of downloads for a podcast?” is similar to asking “how long is a piece of string?”. Every case is unique. No two podcasts are exactly the same.

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