How to use podcast search filters

In this article, we'll guide you through the process of filtering search results to find podcasts that match your interests and needs. Our advanced search options and filters make it easy to narrow down your search from the vast selection of podcasts available on podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Here's how you can make the most of our filtering features:

Step 1: Accessing the Filters

To start, navigate to the PODIUS.io podcast search page. You'll find the filter options on the left side of the page in the filter sidebar. This sidebar is your gateway to refining your search criteria and getting to the podcasts you are searching for.

Step 2: Applying Filters

Our podcast search offers a wide range of filters to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Here's a breakdown of each filter and how to use it:

• LanguagesSelect the language(s) you prefer to listen to. This filter helps you narrow down podcasts that are in your preferred language, making your search more relevant.

• Platforms
• Choose between Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or both. This filter is useful if you have a preferred platform for listening to podcasts.

• GenresWe include all genres recognized by Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Whether you're into comedy, news, business, education, or entertainment, you can select one or multiple genres to find podcasts that match your interests.

• PublishersIf you're looking for podcasts from a specific publisher or podcast owner, use this filter to narrow down your search by entering the name of the publisher.

• Plays
• Use this filter to search for podcasts based on download estimations and actual downloads, as provided by our partner Agma (ma Podcast Study). This can be an indicator of the podcast's popularity.

• Ratings
• Filter podcasts by their total ratings or average ratings to find high-quality content that others have enjoyed.

• Episodes
• Narrow your search based on the total number of episodes, total duration of all episodes, or average duration of episodes. This is helpful if you're looking for podcasts with substantial content or prefer shorter episodes.

• PublishingSelect podcasts based on their release date or the latest episode's release date. This filter helps you find new podcasts or ensure you're catching up with the latest episodes.

• ScoresCurrently, we support filtering by chart score. This filter allows you to discover top-rated podcasts according to their placement in podcast charts.

• Target Group
• Define your target audience by age and gender distribution. This filter is particularly useful for marketers and advertisers looking to reach a specific demographic.

• Marketing
• Exclusively for sales houses and media networks, this filter allows you to search by sales house, available ad slots, ad types, and booking types. It's a powerful tool for planning your podcast advertising strategy.

• Hosting Provider
• Recently added, this filter lets you search for podcasts based on their hosting provider. It's a useful feature for those interested in the technical side of podcasting or looking for podcasts hosted by specific providers.

Step 3: Refining Your Search

After applying the desired filters, the search results will update automatically to display podcasts that meet your criteria. You can apply multiple filters at once to further refine your search.

Conclusion

Filtering your search on PODIUS.io is a straightforward way to discover podcasts that align with your preferences and needs. Whether you're a podcaster or publisher researching your competition or a marketer targeting a specific audience, our comprehensive filters are designed to enhance your search experience.