Books Podcasts
Explore 115,652 Books podcasts, representing 3.8% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: February 27, 2026
115.7K Books Podcasts
Representing 3.8% of all podcasts
22.1% Active Rate
25.6K shows actively publishing
English Leads (43.5%)
Largest language in Books
Overview
Books represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 3.8% market share and a massive library of 115,652 podcasts. The 22.1% active rate is above average, showing strong ongoing content production.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 74.6% of all Books podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (36,726 new shows). Recent average: ~7,939 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (14% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.
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Episode Duration
Episodes per Podcast
Top Books Podcasts
Recently Added
Arthur Conan Doyle
Andrea Arcoraci Audiolibri
Esther Singleton
Walter Higgins
Jean Craighead George
Robert G. Ingersoll
Browse by Language
English leads with 43.5% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Tips for Books Creators
Ride the Wave
Market grew 73% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.
Sweet Spot: 0-15 min
47% of shows are this length. Matches how this audience consumes content.
The Episode 10 Filter
68% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 32%.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of February 2026, there are 115,652 Books podcasts indexed in our database, with 25,611 (22.1%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Books podcasts is Weekly, with 16,011 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Books podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.