Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podcast Rankings Network?
Podcast Rankings Network is the parent company of a family of websites dedicated to helping listeners discover high-quality podcasts. We provide hourly updated rankings across various genres, offering a current view of the most popular shows.
How often are the podcast rankings updated?
Our portfolio provides hourly updated rankings across various genres, ensuring you always have access to the most current view of popular shows.
What genres of podcasts do you cover?
We cover a wide range of genres including true crime, news and politics, comedy, sports & fitness, business, health & wellbeing, society & culture, startups & venture, and more.
How can I use Podcast Rankings Network to find new podcasts?
You can explore our category-specific websites, each featuring curated content and recommendations. We also offer features like hourly rankings, in-depth articles, and preview players to help you discover new podcasts that match your interests.
Do you offer any exclusive content?
Yes, we provide access to behind-the-scenes interviews, bonus episodes, and special features from your favorite podcasts.
How do you support podcast creators?
We're committed to supporting both listeners and creators. We connect audiences with quality content while recognizing the hard work of podcast creators, believing in the power of storytelling to inform and entertain.
Do you provide news and updates related to podcasts?
Yes, our network sites feature dedicated category news feeds. For example, Top20TrueCrimePodcasts.com has a crime news section. Additionally, we have blogs on each site that discuss podcasts within their specific category, providing updates, reviews, and insights about shows in that genre.
How does Podcast Rankings Network make money?
Podcast Rankings Network generates revenue through various channels, including sponsored content, affiliate marketing, and advertising partnerships. We clearly disclose all sponsored content and affiliate links to maintain transparency with our users. Our business model allows us to provide free, high-quality podcast rankings and content to our audience while supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of our network.
Are your rankings impartial?
Yes, our core rankings are generated using objective data and algorithms. While we may feature sponsored content, it is always clearly labeled and does not affect our main rankings. Our commitment is to provide accurate, unbiased information to our users.
Can podcast creators submit their shows to be ranked or featured?
Our rankings are based on data we collect from various sources. While creators can't directly submit their shows to be ranked, ensuring your podcast is listed on major platforms and directories will increase the likelihood of it being included in our data set. However, podcasters can pay to be featured in dedicated sections on our main pages. These featured sections are clearly labeled as sponsored content and do not affect our main rankings. If you're interested in being featured or if you believe your podcast meets our criteria for ranking but isn't showing up, please contact us for further assistance.
How can I advertise on Podcast Rankings Network?
We offer various advertising opportunities across our network. These include banner ads, sponsored content, and custom partnerships. For more information, please visit our Advertising page or contact our sales team directly.
Is there a mobile app for Podcast Rankings Network?
Currently, we don't have a dedicated mobile app. However, all our websites are mobile-responsive, providing an optimal experience on smartphones and tablets. We're always evaluating new ways to improve our service, so stay tuned for potential future developments.