Most Popular Hobbies
COMMUNITY DATA · UPDATED WEEKLY

The most popular hobbies right now

Based on saves from real hobbyists, not editorial picks or sponsored content. Crocheting and Cooking lead the rankings, followed by Origami, Painting, Pressed Flowers. Rankings update every week as new saves come in across our community of 17,321 total hobby saves.

17,321
Total community saves
6,262
Quiz completions this week
3,373
Hobbies saved this week

This week's top 3

Cooking
🥈 Cooking
Food & Drink
95/100
Crocheting
🥇 Crocheting
Craft & Making
100/100
Origami
🥉 Origami
Arts & Expression
85/100

Full rankings, top 25

  1. 1
    Crocheting
    CrochetingCraft & Making
  2. 2
    Cooking
    CookingFood & Drink
  3. 3
    Origami
    OrigamiArts & Expression
  4. 4
    Painting
    PaintingArts & Expression
  5. 5
    Pressed Flowers
    Pressed FlowersCraft & Making
  6. 6
    Knitting
    KnittingCraft & Making
  7. 7
    Pencil Drawing
    Pencil DrawingArts & Expression
  8. 8
    Fermentation
    FermentationFood & Drink
  9. 9
    Embroidery
    EmbroideryCraft & Making
  10. 10
    Tai Chi
    Tai ChiWellness & Mindfulness
  11. 11
    1
    Journaling
    JournalingWellness & Mindfulness
  12. 12
    1
    Stargazing
    StargazingNature & Outdoors
  13. 13
    Baking
    BakingFood & Drink
  14. 14
    2
    Jewelry Making
    Jewelry MakingCraft & Making
  15. 15
    1
    Language Learning
    Language LearningScience & Curiosity
  16. 16
    1
    Flower Arranging
    Flower ArrangingCraft & Making
  17. 17
    1
    Bookbinding
    BookbindingCraft & Making
  18. 18
    1
    Yoga
    YogaWellness & Mindfulness
  19. 19
    1
    Sculpting
    SculptingArts & Expression
  20. 20
    1
    Gardening
    GardeningNature & Outdoors
  21. 21
    Local History Research
    Local History ResearchScience & Curiosity
  22. 22
    1
    Calligraphy
    CalligraphyArts & Expression
  23. 23
    2
    Genealogy
    GenealogyScience & Curiosity
  24. 24
    2
    LEGO Building
    LEGO BuildingGames & Strategy
  25. 25
    1
    Blogging
    BloggingArts & Expression

Popularity index (0–100) reflects saves relative to the #1 hobby. Rankings update every 6 hours.

Common questions about popular hobbies

What is the most popular hobby right now?

Based on HobbyStack community saves, baking and language learning are currently the most popular hobbies: both topping the rankings. Journaling, embroidery, and pottery follow closely in the top 5. These rankings update weekly.

What are the most popular hobbies in America?

Cooking and baking consistently rank at the top. Creative hobbies like drawing, painting, and embroidery have surged since 2020. Physical hobbies like hiking, running, and cycling remain strongly represented across all age groups.

How is the popularity index calculated?

The popularity index (0–100) is calculated by dividing each hobby's save count by the top-ranked hobby's save count, then multiplying by 100. A score of 100 means it's the most saved hobby in the community. A score of 50 means half as many saves as the leader.

What do the position changes mean?

Position changes (↑3, ↓2) show how each hobby's rank has shifted compared to the previous week's snapshot. "NEW" means the hobby appeared in the top 25 for the first time this week. A dash means no change.

Are there popular hobbies that are also low cost?

Yes: journaling, drawing, and running all sit in the top 20 and cost under $30 to start. Language learning also ranks highly and has excellent free options via Duolingo, YouTube, and language exchange apps.

How do I find a popular hobby that suits me specifically?

Popularity is useful but not the whole picture: a trending hobby might not suit your schedule, budget, or personality. The HobbyStack quiz takes about 4 minutes and matches you to hobbies based on your actual life constraints, not just what's trending.

Rankings are based on saves by registered HobbyStack users. The popularity index (0–100) reflects saves relative to the top-ranked hobby. Position changes compare to the previous week's snapshot. Data updates every 6 hours. Last updated: October 29, 2026.