YouTube just rolled out their new weekly podcast ranking system and H3 managed to grab the 6th spot for the week of May 5th through 11th. This is pretty exciting news for podcast creators and listeners alike. The charts are currently only available for US audiences but YouTube mentioned in their official announcement that they plan to expand to other regions soon. It’s interesting to see how different shows are performing compared to traditional podcast platforms. Has anyone else noticed their favorite podcasts showing up on these new charts? I’m curious to see how this will affect the podcast landscape overall and whether it will drive more creators to focus on YouTube as their primary platform.
The recent introduction of YouTube’s podcast rankings is a significant development that reveals their intent to compete more aggressively in the podcast space. H3’s placement at 6th position underscores its appeal, especially as more audiences gravitate towards video content. Unlike conventional podcast platforms, YouTube’s emphasis on viewer engagement, such as comments and watch time, may reshape how creators think about their content strategies. While it’s currently limited to the US, I anticipate a broader rollout once YouTube refines their approach, given their vast capabilities in video integration.
honestly surprised h3 made it that high considering all the drama lately. youtube’s really trying to take over the podcast game huh? wonder if this will mess with spotify’s numbers since they’ve been pushing podcasts so hard. kinda makes sense tho since youtube already has the audience and video component that most podcast apps dont have.