On January 12, 2026, John Wayne is currently ranked #691 among the most popular actors online with 7,334 daily Wikipedia pageviews. John Wayne is currently trending online. The most popular works John Wayne has appeared in include I Love Lucy (TV) and The Searchers (movie).
John Wayne Popularity History
Wikipedia popularity rank over the last 30 days
| Date | Rank | Pageviews |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | #691 | 7,334 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | #689 | 7,061 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | #895 | 5,187 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | #850 | 5,130 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | #700 | 5,761 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | #667 | 6,116 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | #783 | 5,860 |
Top Movies - John Wayne
Ranked by engagement score
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The Searchers
Popularity:#1,860MovieEthan EdwardsThe Searchers is an American epic Western film directed by John Ford, based on the novel by Alan Le May. It follows a Civil War veteran's relentless search for his abducted niece.0.4Low - 2

The Cowboys
Popularity:#5,348MovieWil AndersenThe Cowboys is a 1972 American Western film featuring John Wayne and young actors taking on the role of cowboys on a cattle drive.0.1Low - 3

Brannigan
Popularity:#6,218MovieLt. Jim BranniganBrannigan is a 1975 British action thriller film starring John Wayne and Richard Attenborough. The story follows a Chicago detective sent to London to organize the extradition of an American mobster, who gets kidnapped, leading to a clash of policing styles.0.1Low - 4

The Train Robbers
Popularity:#6,665MovieLaneThe Train Robbers is a 1973 American Western film directed by Burt Kennedy, starring John Wayne and Ann-Margret. The plot follows Lane, hired by a widow to recover stolen gold for a reward.0.0Low - 5

McQ
Popularity:#6,883MovieMcQMcQ is a 1974 American neo-noir crime action film starring John Wayne as Detective Lieutenant Lon McQ, who delves into the murder of his close friend and exposes corrupt police activities involving confiscated drugs.0.0Low - 6

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Popularity:#8,744MovieSelf (archive footage)Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? is a documentary film that creatively combines period music, film clips, and newsreel footage to provide a visual insight into the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.0.0Low








