Varies by datapoint. Everything is typically refreshed monthly to ensure accuracy while maintaining consistency.
How influential is any podcast?
The Podcast Authority Score is a transparent metric combining verifiable public data and deep AI analysis of podcast content.
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Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality90
Social82
YouTube76
Engagement86
We use verifiable public data to score podcasts
Podcast Authority Score is a 0-100 rating that measures a podcast's authority and influence. We calculate this score using public, verifiable data from podcast platforms, social media, and industry sources, as well as deep AI analysis of podcast content.
- Every active podcast
- 1M+
- Data points per podcast
- 50+
- Fresh data
- Monthly
- Transparent
- 100%
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Infrastructure to score every podcast
We combined public data and AI analysis to score podcasts using the following categories.
Quality & consistency
Using markers such as consistent publishing, unique thumbnails, and more to gauge overall quality like a human would.
Youtube engagement
Looking at metrics like total followers, views, most popular video, and more.
Social engagement
Across all platforms to gauge overall engagement and providing a weighted average across all platforms.
Charts & reviews
Is the show getting reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify? How many?
In collaboration with Interview Valet
Interview Valet partnered with us to develop & validate the Authority Score methodology. Their experience with successful guest placements helped ensure the score reflects real podcast influence.
"We've booked over 2,000 podcast guests in 15 years. The challenge has always been identifying which shows actually deliver results. Pod Engine's Authority Score uses the same quality signals we look for - consistent publishing, professional setup, real engagement. It matches what we see when placements succeed."
Tom Schwab
@Founder, Interview Valet
Solving the podcast transparency problem
Brands, agencies and podcasters want to make data-driven decisions, but the podcast industry has a fundamental problem.
Existing attempts at "Estimated listeners/downloads" and proprietary scores are often presented as facts, causing confusion and poor decision-making.
Meanwhile, real podcast numbers are not scalable anywhere at scale.
We built Podcast Authority Score to solve this with 100% transparent methodology using only public, verifiable data that reflects real podcast influence and quality.
- Publicly available via API
- Open
- Data points available
- Transparent
- Built with the industry
- Aligned
Frequently asked questions
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- How often does the score update?
- Can podcasts manipulate their score?
The only way to improve the score is to genuinely improve the podcast. Our methodology focuses on authentic engagement and quality metrics that can't be easily gamed.
- How accurate is the scoring?
We validate our scores against real booking success rates from partner agencies. Higher scores correlate with better guest booking results and genuine podcast influence.
- Why not use download numbers?
Download numbers are often estimated, unverifiable, and can be misleading. Our Authority Score uses only public, verifiable data that reflects real podcast influence and quality.
- I'm a podcaster - can I be updated when my score changes?
Yes! You can track your podcast's Authority Score and receive updates when it changes. Sign up for our free monitoring service.
- Can I show my score on my website?
Yes! We'd love to see it. We'll be releasing a widget in 2025 to show your score on your website.
- Can I get Podcast Authority via an API?
Yes! Let us know and we will issue a free API Key.