Spotify Shows Podcast Episode Listen Counts

Spotify now displays the number of listens for individual podcast episodes, offering creators and listeners a new way to gauge popularity. This update provides valuable insights into which episodes resonate most with audiences.

What This Means for Podcast Listeners

Listeners can now see how many times people have tuned into a specific podcast episode. This feature allows you to quickly identify popular content. Knowing listen counts helps inform your listening choices. Use this as a social proof indicator to explore episodes that the community enjoys.

Benefits for Podcast Creators

For creators, this update is a game-changer. Seeing the number of listens on each episode offers direct feedback on content performance. Here’s how:

• Content Strategy: Identify trending episodes and tailor future content to match audience preferences.
• Engagement Insights: Understand which topics, guests, or formats resonate most with listeners.
• Promotion: Highlight popular episodes to attract new listeners and boost overall engagement.

How to Find Episode Listen Counts

The listen count is visible directly on the episode page within the Spotify app. Simply navigate to the podcast and episode you’re interested in, and the number of listens will be displayed.