Drama Podcasts
Explore 24,598 Drama podcasts, representing 0.8% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: February 27, 2026
24.6K Drama Podcasts
Representing 0.8% of all podcasts
28.6% Active Rate
7.0K shows actively publishing
English Leads (58.8%)
Largest language in Drama
Overview
Drama represents a specialized niche in the podcast ecosystem with 0.8% market share and a large library of 24,598 podcasts. The 28.6% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 76.9% of all Drama podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (6,685 new shows). Recent average: ~2,606 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Hourly is the most common schedule (23% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.
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Top Drama Podcasts
Recently Added
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Browse by Language
English leads with 58.8% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Chinese.
Tips for Drama Creators
Ride the Wave
Market grew 48% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.
The Episode 10 Filter
61% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 39%.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of February 2026, there are 24,598 Drama podcasts indexed in our database, with 7,030 (28.6%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Drama podcasts is Hourly, with 5,581 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Drama podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.