Podcast Charts Scraper - Apple Podcasts & Spotify Rankings, Ratings & Episodes

Scrape podcast chart rankings from Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Extract podcast names, authors, descriptions, ratings, review counts, episode data, and chart positions by category and country. Essential for podcast marketing intelligence, influencer research, and media buying.

Features

• Chart Rankings - Top podcasts by category with position numbers
• Podcast Details - Name, author, description, artwork URL
• Ratings & Reviews - Star rating and review count (Apple Podcasts)
• Episode Data - Latest episodes with titles, dates, and duration
• Episode Count - Total episodes and publishing frequency
• Category Coverage - Business, Technology, Marketing, Health, Society, and 20+ more
• Multi-Platform - Apple Podcasts and Spotify chart support
• Country Selection - Charts for US, UK, CA, AU, DE, and more
• Anti-Detection - Residential proxies for reliable access
• No Login Required - Works with public chart data
• Demo Mode - Test with sample data before going live

Who Should Use This Actor?

Podcast Advertising Buyers

Research podcast audiences, ratings, and publishing consistency before buying ad placements. Find chart-topping shows in your target demographic's favorite categories.

PR & Communications Teams

Identify top podcasts in your industry for guest pitching. Focus on shows with high ratings, active publishing, and relevant categories.

Content Marketing Teams

Monitor competitor podcasts' chart positions. Track which shows are gaining or losing ranking in your category.

Influencer Marketing Agencies

Discover podcast influencers in any niche. Ratings, review counts, and chart positions help qualify podcast hosts for partnerships.

Media Companies & Networks

Track podcast market trends, identify rising shows, and monitor competitive landscape across categories and platforms.

Podcast Hosts

Monitor your own chart position relative to competitors. Track category trends and identify content opportunities.

Quick Start

Demo Mode (Free Test)

{
  "demoMode": true
}

Top Business Podcasts

{
  "platforms": ["APPLE"],
  "categories": ["Business"],
  "country": "us",
  "maxPodcasts": 50,
  "demoMode": false
}

Multiple Categories

{
  "platforms": ["APPLE", "SPOTIFY"],
  "categories": ["Business", "Technology", "Marketing"],
  "country": "us",
  "maxPodcasts": 25,
  "includeEpisodes": true,
  "demoMode": false
}

International Charts

{
  "platforms": ["APPLE"],
  "categories": ["Business"],
  "country": "uk",
  "maxPodcasts": 100,
  "demoMode": false
}

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
platforms	array	["APPLE"]	Platforms to scrape: APPLE, SPOTIFY
categories	array	-	Podcast categories to scrape
country	string	us	Country for charts (us, uk, ca, au, de, etc.)
maxPodcasts	number	50	Max podcasts per category
includeEpisodes	boolean	false	Include recent episode data
proxyConfiguration	object	Residential	Proxy settings
demoMode	boolean	true	Return sample data for testing
webhookUrl	string	-	Webhook URL for results delivery

Output Format

{
  "rank": 1,
  "name": "How I Built This",
  "author": "Guy Raz / NPR",
  "description": "Stories behind the movements and people who built them.",
  "imageUrl": "https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/...",
  "podcastUrl": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this",
  "platform": "Apple Podcasts",
  "category": "Business",
  "rating": 4.9,
  "reviewCount": 45230,
  "episodeCount": 450,
  "latestEpisode": {
    "title": "Canva: Melanie Perkins",
    "date": "2026-01-25",
    "duration": "55 min"
  },
  "frequency": "Weekly",
  "country": "us",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-01-28T10:30:00.000Z"
}

Pricing (Pay-Per-Event)

Event	Description	Price
podcast_scraped	Per podcast scraped	$0.01

Example costs:

• 50 podcasts: 50 x $0.01 = $0.50
• 100 podcasts across 4 categories: 100 x $0.01 = $1.00
• 200 podcasts (2 platforms): 200 x $0.01 = $2.00
• Demo mode: $0.00

Available Categories

Category	Description
Business	Entrepreneurship, management, investing
Technology	Tech news, startups, AI, software
Marketing	Digital marketing, growth, branding
Health & Fitness	Wellness, nutrition, exercise
Society & Culture	Relationships, philosophy, social commentary
News	Daily news, politics, world affairs
True Crime	Crime stories, investigations
Comedy	Stand-up, improv, humor
Education	Learning, science, history
Sports	Analysis, commentary, interviews

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Podcast Advertising Research

{
  "platforms": ["APPLE", "SPOTIFY"],
  "categories": ["Business", "Technology"],
  "country": "us",
  "maxPodcasts": 100,
  "includeEpisodes": true,
  "demoMode": false
}

Find top-rated shows with consistent publishing for ad placement.

Scenario 2: Guest Pitching List

{
  "platforms": ["APPLE"],
  "categories": ["Marketing", "Business"],
  "country": "us",
  "maxPodcasts": 50,
  "demoMode": false
}

Build a target list of podcasts to pitch for guest appearances.

Scenario 3: Competitive Monitoring

{
  "platforms": ["APPLE"],
  "categories": ["your podcast category"],
  "country": "us",
  "maxPodcasts": 200,
  "demoMode": false
}

Schedule weekly runs to track your chart position vs competitors.

Webhook & Automation Integration

Zapier / Make.com / n8n

1. Create a webhook trigger in your automation platform
2. Copy the webhook URL to webhookUrl
3. Route results to Google Sheets, CRM, Airtable, etc.

Popular automations:

• Chart data -> Google Sheets (weekly rankings tracker)
• New top podcasts -> Slack alert (ad opportunity notifications)
• Category rankings -> Airtable (podcast research database)

Apify Scheduled Runs

Schedule weekly runs to track chart position changes over time.

FAQ

Q: Do I need Apple or Spotify accounts?

A: No. This scraper uses public chart data. No login required.

Q: What's the difference between Apple and Spotify charts?

A: Apple Podcasts charts are based on new subscriber activity and downloads. Spotify charts factor in streams and listener retention. Rankings can differ significantly between platforms.

Q: How often do charts update?

A: Charts update multiple times per day. Schedule daily or weekly runs to track movement.

Q: Can I get review text, not just ratings?

A: The chart scraper focuses on rankings and podcast metadata. For individual review text, consider a dedicated podcast review scraper.

Q: What countries are supported?

A: All countries where Apple Podcasts and Spotify operate. Common options: us, uk, ca, au, de, fr, jp, br, mx.

Common Problems & Solutions

"No podcasts found"

• Check category name spelling (use exact names from the table above)
• Try a different country code
• Some niche categories have fewer charting podcasts

"Rate limited"

• Wait 10-15 minutes between runs
• Reduce maxPodcasts
• Use residential proxies (default)

"Demo data showing"

• Set demoMode: false - no account required

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