French Podcasts
Explore 74,372 French podcasts, representing 2.5% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: February 28, 2026
74.4K French Podcasts
Representing 2.5% of the global podcast market
45.1% Active Rate (Exceptionally High)
33.6K shows publishing regularly
Top Category: Society & Culture
16.5K French podcasts
Overview
French represents a significant presence in the podcast ecosystem with 2.5% global market share and a very large catalog of 74,372 podcasts. The 45.1% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is concentrated in Society & Culture, Education, and Business, which together account for 53.9% of all French podcasts.
This market's active rate is 30.1 percentage points above the global average, indicating strong creator engagement and audience demand.
Growth Trends
2025 was a record year with 13,144 new shows. The 3-year average is 10,715 new podcasts annually.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the dominant schedule (22% of active shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min. 51% of shows have only 1-10 episodes.
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Top French Podcasts
La Poudre
Lauren Bastide
Recently Added
Histoires de Guerre
Gilles Galloux
Cédric Dessaint
Radio Integration
A Tonio
Robert Harvey
Browse by Category
Most active categories: Society & Culture, Education, Business. These show higher-than-average content production rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of February 2026, there are 74,372 French podcasts indexed in our database, with 33,558 actively publishing new episodes.
The top categories for French podcasts are: Society & Culture, Education, Business, Arts, Self-Improvement.
Among French podcasts, the most common update schedules are: Weekly (25%), Every 2 weeks (19%), Monthly (18%).