RE: Downloads way down in May 2024?25 Jun 2024 07:46
"Since the iOS 17 update, Apple Podcasts no longer automatically downloads missed episodes if listeners take a break from a podcast they subscribe to.
Previously, if someone stopped listening to your show for a while, Apple would pause downloads on any new episodes. But when that listener decided to jump back in, the app would start automatically downloading all the episodes you missed. "
Theres a ton of missed downloads going forward from casual users.