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Triton Digital Announces U.S. Podcast Ranker for February 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its February 2026 U.S. Podcast Ranker for the reporting period of February 2 – March 1, 2026, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service.

This month, the Top Sales Network Report ranked iHeart Audience Network again at #1 with 70.8M Average Weekly Downloads. At #2 was Audioboom with 16.6M Average Weekly Downloads, and Cumulus Podcast Network at #3 with 3.6M Average Weekly Downloads.

Joining the Ranker this month was Sales Network, In Touch Ministries. In addition, multiple shows have regained attention in February, including:

  • Pod Save America – Returning to Triton’s Average Weekly Downloads Ranker this month, the show gained massive interest, taking the #1 spot for top podcasts.
  • The Dan Bongino Show – Host Dan Bongino returned to the show, driving significant growth in downloads as a result.

These updates contributed to a new top three podcasts based on downloads – ranking “Pod Save America” (Audioboom) at #1, “Stuff You Should Know” (iHeart Audience Network) at #2, and “The Dan Bongino Show” (Cumulus Podcast Network) at #3.

Debuts for February included “Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries” (In Touch Ministries), “Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield” (Audioboom), “High Strange” (iHeart Audience Network), “The Rizzuto Show” (Gamut Podcast Network), “Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family” (Lemonada Media), and more.

The Top Sales Network Report is ranked by Average Weekly Downloads in accordance with v2.2 of the IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. Participating Sales Networks include content owners/creators and sales representation organizations. Certified by the IAB Tech Lab, Triton’s Podcast Metrics eliminates inconsistent measurement practices and self-reported data, providing content creators, marketers, media buyers, and the audio industry at large with validated and transparent podcast audience data.

Any sales network or publisher with an audience in the United States is eligible to participate in the U.S. Podcast Report. To learn more, contact: solutions@tritondigital.com.

About Triton Digital

Triton Digital® is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries. Operating in more than 80 countries, Triton provides innovative technology that enables broadcasters, podcasters, and online music services to build their audience, maximize revenue, and streamline their day-to-day operations. In addition, Triton powers the global online audio industry with Webcast Metrics®, the leading streaming audio measurement service and Podcast Metrics, one of the first IAB certified podcast measurement services in the industry. With unparalleled integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, Triton remains committed to connecting audio, audience, and advertisers to continuously fuel the growth of the global audio industry. For more information, visit www.TritonDigital.com.

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