History Podcasts
Explore 76,797 History podcasts, representing 2.5% of the global podcast market.
Last updated: February 28, 2026
76.8K History Podcasts
Representing 2.5% of all podcasts
32.1% Active Rate
24.7K shows actively publishing
English Leads (48.2%)
Largest language in History
Overview
History represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 2.5% market share and a very large library of 76,797 podcasts. The 32.1% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.
Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 71.6% of all History podcasts.
Growth Trends
Growth peaked in 2020 (19,610 new shows). Recent average: ~7,119 new podcasts per year.
Publishing Patterns
Weekly is the most common schedule (18% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.
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Top History Podcasts
Recently Added
Henry Salt
Christopher Wilson
Oscar Wilde
George Brandes
Thomas Whittaker
George Henry Lewes
Browse by Language
English leads with 48.2% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Tips for History Creators
Ride the Wave
Market grew 55% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.
The Episode 10 Filter
60% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 40%.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of February 2026, there are 76,797 History podcasts indexed in our database, with 24,685 (32.1%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for History podcasts is Weekly, with 13,634 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated History podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.