American Idol vs American Song Contest

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

Updated May 10, 2026

	American IdolTV · FOX · 2002	American Song ContestTV · NBC · 2022
Current Buzz ScoreMay 10, 2026	2.1 #332	0.2 #2,045
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	2.3 #370	0.2 #1,954
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	6.7 Apr 21 – May 20, 2025 #1,098	13.1 Mar 17 – Apr 15, 2022 #636

Stacked daily Buzz Score

American Idol

American Song Contest