Fiction Podcasts
Explore 77,751 Fiction podcasts, representing 2.4% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: May 30, 2026
77.8K Fiction Podcasts
Representing 2.4% of all podcasts
35.6% Active Rate
27.7K shows actively publishing
English Leads (64.4%)
Largest language in Fiction
Overview
Fiction represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 2.4% market share and a very large library of 77,751 podcasts. The 35.6% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 79.0% of all Fiction podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (16,783 new shows). Recent average: ~8,368 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Hourly is the most common schedule (24% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.
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Top Fiction Podcasts
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Browse by Language
English leads with 64.4% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Chinese.
Tips for Fiction Creators
Ride the Wave
Market grew 70% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of May 2026, there are 77,751 Fiction podcasts indexed in our database, with 27,709 (35.6%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Fiction podcasts is Hourly, with 18,506 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Fiction podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.