Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines v2.3

Last Updated: July 21, 2026

Below you can read and download the Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines v2.3, an update to the industry’s technical framework for measuring podcast downloads, audience, and ad delivery using server-side log data. The updated guidelines clarify how measurement should be applied across both audio and video podcasts distributed through open RSS feeds and podcast applications that rely on server-side file delivery.

The guidelines are available for public comment for 30 days until August 19, 2026. Send your comments, suggestions, and questions to support@iabtechlab.com.

You can read and download the guidelines below.