Apple Launches Podcast Charts

Apple has launched two rankings of the top podcasts on its network: Top Subscriber Shows, which allows listeners to browse the top 100 shows individual included within a subscription; and Top Subscriber Channels, featuring the top 100 channels with a subscription and two or more shows.

Apple Podcasts were launched in 2005. The new Charts are updated live throughout the day and available in the US, the UK, Canada and Australia on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for listeners on recent operating systems. Listening, follows and completion rates are measured but ratings, reviews and shares, and revenue are not factored in. Results are presented by market, free vs subscription and by category - eg sports, comedy or news.

Listeners can find Top Shows, Top Episodes, Top Subscriber Shows, and Top Subscriber Channels on the Browse tab, or by navigating to the Charts page. Apple says the Charts aim to help fans decide what to listen to next.

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