Podcast Metrics Explained: Understanding Downloads, Plays, and Audience
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Daniel J. Lewis
Summary
This article breaks down the three key podcast metrics — downloads, plays, and audience — explaining what each term actually means, how they differ, and the important caveats podcasters need to understand. It clarifies that "streams" are typically counted as downloads, explains the nuances of play metrics versus download metrics, and discusses how to interpret audience size beyond raw download numbers. The piece aims to help podcasters cut through confusing terminology and focus on meaningful measurement.
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· 3 pulledA 'stream' is usually still a download. In most modern podcast apps, you...
When you boil it all down, I think it comes to three basic labels: downloads, plays, and audience.
For many years, the benchmark question was simply, 'How many downloads are you getting?'
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