The 100 Most Popular Podcasts in the World - February 2026
A monthly ranking of the biggest podcasts on the planet, scored across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex. The higher a show charts in major markets, the higher it ranks here.
Updated: February 20, 2026
How does the PodRanker Score work?
Every podcast gets a PodRanker Score from 0 to 100 based on its chart performance across multiple platforms and countries.
- We collect chart rankings from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex each month.
- Each source carries a different weight -Apple and Spotify count the most, reflecting their larger listener base.
- For the global chart, a podcast's score reflects how well it performs across 28 countries, weighted by market size. Charting in the US counts more than charting in a smaller market.
- A score of 100 means a podcast dominates every chart in every major market. A score of 50 means solid performance in several markets or top rankings in a few.
Hodgetwins Podcast
Ami's House
3 Yards Per Carry - Miami Dolphins
The Weeknight
JOHNSTONE
The Documentary Podcast
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons
The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
Documentaries
Today In History with The Retrospectors
ReddX Reddit Reads
Jocks in Jills
ThursdAI - The top AI news from the past week
Pivot 5: Today's Top AI Headlines
PHNX Arizona Cardinals Podcast
Saroca Speaks | Coaching Minds, Elevating Careers
PHNX Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast
The Lead with Jake Tapper
Brushwood Media Network
Roberta Glass True Crime Report
Debunking Economics - the podcast
Starfall2029
Football & Other F Words
FIVE MINUTE NEWS
Erin Burnett OutFront
The 100 biggest podcasts in the world right now
This chart ranks the most popular podcasts in the world by cross-platform performance. Instead of relying on a single source, we combine chart data from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex across 28 countries to produce one global ranking. The podcasts that show up at the top aren't just popular in one market. They chart consistently across multiple countries and platforms.
The top podcasts worldwide tend to be a mix of established names and breakout hits. True crime, news, and comedy dominate, but you'll also see interview shows and narrative series climbing the ranks. Rankings shift every month as new seasons drop and audiences move on, so the chart always reflects what people are actually listening to right now.
How the global ranking works
Each podcast gets a PodRanker Score based on its chart position in each country, weighted by that country's market size. Charting high in the US, UK, or Germany moves the needle more than a smaller market, but strong performance across many countries adds up fast. A score of 100 would mean a podcast tops every chart in every country we track. Most top shows land somewhere between 50 and 90.
Want to see what's popular closer to home? Use the country selector above or browse all available charts to find the top podcasts in your region.