Kids & Family Podcasts

Explore 88,292 Kids & Family podcasts, representing 2.9% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

88.3K Kids & Family Podcasts

Representing 2.9% of all podcasts

33.0% Active Rate

29.1K shows actively publishing

English Leads (58.0%)

Largest language in Kids & Family

Total Podcasts 88,292
Active Rate 33.0% 29,139 shows
Avg Episodes 38.4 per podcast
Market Share 2.9% of all podcasts

Overview

Kids & Family represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 2.9% market share and a very large library of 88,292 podcasts. The 33.0% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 73.8% of all Kids & Family podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (20,218 new shows). Recent average: ~8,946 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (25% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Kids & Family Podcasts

1 Coffee Convos with Kail Lowry and Lindsie Chrisley
4.6 (21,921) 469 eps
2 American History Tellers
4.6 (18,586) 467 eps
3 Story Pirates
Story Pirates

Story Pirates

4.5 (16,803) 447 eps
4 Circle Round
4.5 (16,061) 431 eps
5 CheckPod - Der Podcast mit Checker Tobi
4.5 (14,483) 129 eps
6 Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
4.6 (14,113) 211 eps
7 Brains On! Science podcast for kids
4.5 (13,665) 396 eps
8 Untraditionally Lala
Untraditionally Lala

iHeartPodcasts

3.4 (12,872) 417 eps
9 Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages
4.3 (12,560) 775 eps
10 RELAX! with Colleen Ballinger & Erik Stocklin
RELAX! with Colleen Ballinger & Erik Stocklin

Colleen Ballinger & Erik Stocklin

4.8 (10,507) 211 eps

Tips for Kids & Family Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 41% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kids & Family podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 88,292 Kids & Family podcasts indexed in our database, with 29,139 (33.0%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Kids & Family podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Kids & Family podcasts is Weekly, with 22,469 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Kids & Family podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Kids & Family podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.

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