A radio replay ahead of native podcasts
On 9 November 2026, ACPM, the French body that certifies media distribution, published its certified podcast rankings for October. A total of 834 podcasts are listed, with 31 million downloads combined. The standout fact this month: the most downloaded show is not a native production but the replay of a radio programme.
“La dernière”, a comedy slot on Radio Nova, takes first place with 2,796,896 downloads worldwide. It narrowly beats HugoDécrypte's “Les Actus du Jour” (2,782,273), the top native podcast in the chart. Next come “L'Heure du Monde” from the newspaper Le Monde (1,781,357) and Slate's “Transfert” (1,635,715).
Radio Nova, the leading podcast brand
In the brand ranking, Radio Nova is a clear leader with 4,372,527 downloads worldwide, including 3,777,424 in France. HugoDécrypte (2,782,273) and Bababam (2,198,949) complete the podium, ahead of Le Monde and Slate. NRJ also makes the top 10 with 1,211,460 downloads.
Other music stations appear further down: Rire et Chansons (826,148 downloads), Chérie FM (258,565), Nostalgie (165,689) and Radio FG (130,501). ACPM also notes the arrival of a new brand this month, Transfert Club.
Comedy drives the replays
Among the top 24 podcasts in the chart, five are on-air replays, and four of them are comedy: Radio Nova's “La dernière” and “La riposte” (686,895), “Manu sur NRJ : Le best-of” (839,807) and Rire et Chansons' “L'appel trop con” (465,871). The breakfast show “Nova le matin” (328,138) completes the list.
These figures show that a programme designed for live broadcast can find a second life on demand, especially when it is built on short, punchy segments that are easy to share. Native podcasts still dominate in number, but radio keeps a prominent place at the top of the table.
What it means for internet radios
For internet radio publishers, this chart offers some concrete ideas:
- Repurpose your airtime: a feature, a sketch or a weekly best-of easily becomes an episode. The success of replays proves that audiences do not necessarily demand brand-new content.
- Build a signature: the replays that work are built around an identifiable slot, carried by a presenter or a recognisable tone.
- Think beyond borders: the gap between worldwide and French downloads, close to 600,000 for Radio Nova, is a reminder that podcasts travel. A real asset for a French-language internet radio.
- Measure to exist: certification provides figures comparable to those of major publishers, a useful argument with advertisers.
ACPM's next podcast rankings, covering November, are expected on 7 December 2026.
Source: ACPM