Popularity comparison

American Idol vs The Voice

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 5, 2026

By current Buzz Score, American Idol is the most popular at 1.2, followed by The Voice at 1.0. American Idol has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.0. The Voice has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 8.0 during Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2021.

2 compared
American IdolTV · FOX · 2002
The VoiceTV · NBC · 2011
Current Buzz ScoreJune 4, 2026
American Idol1.253% · #575 in TV
The Voice1.047% · #659 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
American Idol2.051% · #419 in TV
The Voice2.049% · #437 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
American Idol6.746% · #1,106 in TV · Apr 21 – May 20, 2025
The Voice8.054% · #963 in TV · Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
American Idol57%
The Voice43%