French Podcasts
Explore 78,166 French podcasts, representing 2.4% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
78.2K French Podcasts
Representing 2.4% of the global podcast market
44.5% Active Rate (Exceptionally High)
34.8K shows publishing regularly
Top Category: Society & Culture
17.4K French podcasts
Overview
French represents a significant presence in the podcast ecosystem with 2.4% global market share and a very large catalog of 78,166 podcasts. The 44.5% 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 29.5 percentage points above the global average, indicating strong creator engagement and audience demand.
Growth Trends
2025 was a record year with 13,213 new shows. The 3-year average is 10,869 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
Culture Générale
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KO Studios
Obomedia Network
classes Esabac
Helene Millardet
Browse by Category
Most active categories: Society & Culture, Education, Business. These show higher-than-average content production rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 2026, there are 78,166 French podcasts indexed in our database, with 34,762 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%).