Youtube hits 1 BILLION monthly active podcast users

29 Apr 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief commentary, the speaker announces that YouTube has surpassed 1 billion monthly active podcast users, positioning it as the leading podcast platform. He contrasts YouTube’s strong discoverability with the limited discoverability on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, arguing that YouTube offers the best growth opportunity for podcasters despite Spotify’s massive investment in the space.

Incredible news. YouTube has reached over 1 billion monthly active podcast users, which is ironic because Spotify has been spending billions to grow. YouTube is just like the number one podcasting platform. I think YouTube is the best opportunity because there's little to no discoverability when it comes to Spotify or Apple. And with YouTube, you actually have the opportunity for discoverability.