American Idol vs The Voice

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

Updated May 13, 2026

	American IdolTV · FOX · 2002	The VoiceTV · NBC · 2011
Current Buzz ScoreMay 13, 2026	3.5 #157	2.4 #258
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	2.2 #377	2.1 #410
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	6.7 Apr 21 – May 20, 2025 #1,099	8.0 Sep 20 – Oct 19, 2021 #956

Stacked daily Buzz Score

American Idol

The Voice