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# How Gen Z Listens to Podcasts in 2025: Audio, Mobile & Spotify Reign
- URL: https://www.podcastvideos.com/gen-z-podcast-listening-habits-2025/
- Published: 2025-09-08T20:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-08T20:00:42.000Z
- Description: Despite the shift toward video, Gen Z podcast listeners remain audio-first, mobile-heavy, and loyal to Spotify as their platform of choice.
- Author: Staff Report
- Tags: Marketing, Publishing, Audio Software

New [survey data from Transistor.fm](https://transistor.fm/gen-z-2025/?ref=podcastvideos.com) reveals several important trends in [Gen Z podcast listening habits](https://www.podcastvideos.com/articles/how-gen-z-is-reshaping-the-podcasting-landscape/) that challenge common assumptions.

### 1\. Audio Still Rules the Day

Despite the rise of video formats, [76% of Gen Z listeners prefer audio-only podcasts](https://radioink.com/2025/03/14/gen-zs-podcast-habits-defy-trends-audio-only-still-rules/?ref=podcastvideos.com), with only 6% watching video podcasts and 18% engaging with a mix of both.

### 2\. Mobile-First, Home-Based Listening

A majority ([59% of Gen Z listeners](https://carney.co/daily-carnage-feature/how-does-gen-z-listen-to-podcasts/?ref=podcastvideos.com)) primarily consume podcasts at home using mobile devices. This highlights the importance of mobile-friendly podcast formats and experiences.

**3\. Spotify Takes the Lead**  
While YouTube is a dominant platform across all demographics, Gen Z favors Spotify, with 56% of respondents calling it their go-to platform, compared to just 21% for YouTube and 10% for Apple Podcasts.

### What This Means for Podcasters

- Focus on crisp, compelling audio experiences destined for mobile listening.
- Prioritize Spotify optimization, given its popularity with younger audiences.
- Rethink the assumption that video is essential – audio formats still resonate more deeply with Gen Z.