The X-Files vs Ancient Aliens

Attention Score · October 18, 2026

The X-Files4.7#138 in TV today

3.9×more popular today

Ancient Aliens1.2#690 in TV today

The X-Files is 3.9× more popular than Ancient Aliens today.

80% of today's attention20%

All-time peak

Best 30-day stretch on record, by average Attention Score

5.12.1

#1,393 of all TV showsPeaked Jul–Aug 2026#2,004 of all TV showsPeaked Nov–Dec 2020

Attention Score is Television Stats' daily index of how much attention a show, movie, or person is getting across the web. Higher means more people are paying attention that day.televisionstats.com

By current Attention Score, The X-Files is the most popular at 4.7, followed by Ancient Aliens at 1.2. The X-Files has the highest Peak Attention Score at 5.1 during Jul 21 – Aug 19, 2026.