If you're thinking about starting a podcast, you're probably wondering how many downloads constitute a successful podcast. According to the most recent podcast download statistics, the most successful podcast episode received approximately 50,000 downloads 30 days after it was published. According to podcast industry statistics, an episode with 9,000 downloads across multiple streaming platforms ranks in the top 5% of podcasts. An episode should receive approximately 3,400 downloads to rank in the top 10% of podcasts. The average podcast, on the other hand, receives 141 downloads in the first month. (Source: Income School)