What makes top podcasts rise to the top? With Ausha’s new PSO Category Benchmark, available inside the PSO Control Panel, you no longer have to guess. This powerful new feature shows exactly how your show compares — and what you can do to grow.
To be among the best, how often do top shows publish? What kind of titles do they write? How long are their episodes? How many reviews do they get?
For the first time, podcasters can access the insights that actually shape visibility, all benchmarked against what the top shows are doing right now. This feature doesn’t just show what the best shows are doing: it compares you to them.
Key visibility drivers include:
Publishing Frequency
How often do top shows release new episodes? How do you measure up?
Metadata Format
What are the average title and description lengths in your category? Are yours long enough to be PSO-effective?
Episode Duration
Are you underdelivering or overshooting compared to what listeners expect in your category?
Review Count & Ratings
How many reviews are top shows getting, and how does your average score compare?
Cover Art Colors
See what visual tones dominate in your category, and whether your branding is aligned or stands out.
By tailoring results to your platform, country, and category, the PSO Category Benchmark delivers insights that are directly relevant to your show. With this level of precision, creators can:
⭐ Discover what top shows are doing to grow and stay visible
🚀 Identify new optimization opportunities tailored to their show
💜 Turn raw data into smarter publishing and creative decisions
Whether you want to match the leaders or carve out your own lane, the Benchmark gives you the clarity to do both. Use it to spot performance gaps or uncover patterns you can adapt to your style, even across different countries to fuel international or multilingual growth.
This new module is part of Ausha’s expanding Podcast Search Optimization (PSO) suite, already trusted by agencies, networks, and brands to boost podcast visibility. It furthers Ausha’s mission: to amplify every voice, by giving creators the tools they need to grow with confidence and clarity.
👉 Register for Ausha’s PSO Control Panel and start comparing your podcast to the top 200 shows in your category.
