Time Spent Listening

Time spent listening is a metric that measures the total amount of time listeners spend engaging with a podcast. This metric provides insights into how deeply listeners are engaging with the content, beyond just download numbers. A high total listening time indicates strong listener interest and retention, suggesting that the content is compelling and engaging.

Podcasters use this metric to evaluate the effectiveness of their episodes and make data-driven decisions to improve content quality and listener engagement. Tracking time spent listening can also help identify trends, such as which episodes or segments resonate most with the audience, guiding future content creation.