Most Popular Podcasts in United States - February 2026
The top 100 podcasts in United States right now, ranked by combined chart data from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex. Updated monthly.
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.
- 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.
- The country score reflects how well a podcast ranks on each platform's chart for United States specifically.
- A score of 100 means #1 on every platform. A score of 50 means solid rankings on most platforms.
The top podcasts in America, ranked
Over 100 million Americans listen to podcasts every month. That makes the US the biggest podcast market on the planet, and the chart above is the best way to see what's actually trending. We pull rankings from the Apple Podcasts US chart, Spotify US chart, and PodcastIndex, then combine them into a single score. No guesswork, no editorial picks. Just data.
If you scan the best podcasts in the US right now, you'll spot a few patterns. True crime still owns a large share of the top 10, with Crime Junkie and Dateline NBC as near-permanent fixtures. The Daily and other news pods hold steady on weekdays. The Joe Rogan Experience sits somewhere near the top regardless of what month you check. But the chart moves. New seasons of narrative shows, celebrity launches, and viral moments reshuffle the US podcast rankings constantly.
Apple Podcasts and Spotify split the American market roughly down the middle. Younger listeners lean Spotify; older demographics still default to Apple. That split matters because a show can be #1 on Spotify and #15 on Apple, or the other way around. Our combined ranking gives you the full picture. If you're looking for the most listened to podcasts in America this month, or just need podcast recommendations for your commute, start here.
We update these rankings every month. Check out the worldwide top 100 or pick another country from the selector above.