# What’s your relationship with podcast metrics?

**URL:** <https://forum.podcaster.community/t/what-s-your-relationship-with-podcast-metrics/4565>\
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**Created:** [June 6, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/what-s-your-relationship-with-podcast-metrics/4565 "2025-06-06T13:01:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 6, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/what-s-your-relationship-with-podcast-metrics/4565/1 "2025-06-06T13:01:00Z")

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I pay as little attention as possible.

I’m using OP3 prefixes on my shows to get more-standardized-ish numbers. I self-host my podcasts so the Wordpress plugin only gives raw-download levels of statistics—ie, not anywhere near industry standards.

I really just use the statistics to make sure things are working! 🙂

Downloads, charts, follower counts—metrics are everywhere. How much do you pay attention, and how do you avoid letting them distort your goals?

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