Moses

About Moses

Moses is ranked exceptionally high by the Historical Popularity Index, placing at #38 out of approximately 15,000 influential figures. As a central religious figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, his historical importance stems from his pivotal role in the Exodus narrative, leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and, crucially, receiving the Ten Commandments, which form the bedrock of much of Western legal and ethical tradition.

Despite this profound historical gravity, Moses receives relatively modest attention on the modern internet, garnering 1.6 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This places him in a category of figures who are arguably under-represented online relative to their documented global impact. For contrast, Brigham Young, another religious figure, ranks significantly lower in historical importance (#947) but captures a comparable 2.7 million views, suggesting a significant overattention bias in the current digital sphere when compared directly to Moses.

Furthermore, the data indicates a declining contemporary interest, with Moses's pageviews seeing a substantial year-over-year drop of -36.0%, and a -6% negative momentum when comparing the first and third quarters of 2025, highlighting an erosion of immediate digital engagement with this foundational historical personality.