Spotify Rolls Out , New 5-Star Rating System , for Podcasts. CNET reports that in the two years since Spotify started offering podcasts, it has added 2.2 million of them to its platform. . CNET reports that in the two years since Spotify started offering podcasts, it has added 2.2 million of them to its platform. . Now, the company will finally let listeners rate the podcasts. On December 16, Spotify's five-star rating system goes live. . Listeners can use 1-5 stars to rate how much they like a podcast. . According to CNET, the podcast's page will show the average rating and the total number of ratings received from Spotify users. . According to CNET, the podcast's page will show the average rating and the total number of ratings received from Spotify users. . The feature is meant to give users a better idea of which podcasts they should listen to, while also offering podcast producers a chance to determine how their show is doing. . The feature is meant to give users a better idea of which podcasts they should listen to, while also offering podcast producers a chance to determine how their show is doing. . CNET reports that Spotify is currently the top streaming music service, ahead of Apple Music. . However, Spotify is still reportedly trying to catch up to Apple, which remains the number one platform for podcasts. . However, Spotify is still reportedly trying to catch up to Apple, which remains the number one platform for podcasts. . According to CNET, large exclusive deals, like the $100 million deal for the 'Joe Rogan Experience,' have helped Spotify get closer to the top spot. . According to CNET, large exclusive deals, like the $100 million deal for the 'Joe Rogan Experience,' have helped Spotify get closer to the top spot. . Recently, Spotify increased prices for a number of its plans, but the base plan remains $10 a month in the U.S. . Recently, Spotify increased prices for a number of its plans, but the base plan remains $10 a month in the U.S.
