Why did my podcast ranking drop significantly on Apple Podcasts charts overnight and how can I figure out if there is an algorithmic penalty?
Download run
Fan-out diagram
The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
SEED QUERY
Why did my podcast ranking drop significantly on Apple Podcasts charts overnight and how can I figure out if there is an algorithmic penalty?
3 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Apple Podcasts charts ranking algorithm factors chart position overnight drop official Apple Podcasts charts methodologyGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDReason
Apple Podcasts Connect analytics ranking charts sudden drop visibility penalty podcastGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDConsequence
Apple Podcasts content manipulation chart ranking policy artificial downloads ratings reviewsGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDReason
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (3)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 1 of 3 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT3 real searches · gpt-6
Apple Podcasts charts ranking algorithm factors chart position overnight drop official Apple Podcasts charts methodology Google ↗
Apple Podcasts Connect analytics ranking charts sudden drop visibility penalty podcast Google ↗
Apple Podcasts content manipulation chart ranking policy artificial downloads ratings reviews Google ↗
- Apple Podcasts Charts - Top Shows · podcasters.apple.com
- Content guidelines · podcasters.apple.com
- Ratings and reviews · podcasters.apple.com
- Data requirements and troubleshooting · podcasters.apple.com
- Apple Podcasts Connect · podcastsconnect.apple.com
- Analytics · podcasters.apple.com
- Apple Podcasts for Creators · podcasters.apple.com
Queries
3 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple Podcasts charts ranking algorithm factors chart position overnight drop official Apple Podcasts charts methodology OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Apple Podcasts Connect analytics ranking charts sudden drop visibility penalty podcast OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Consequence | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Apple Podcasts content manipulation chart ranking policy artificial downloads ratings reviews OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 |