Exploding Kittens

The card game from the creators of The Oatmeal and Xbox. Interest is 70% below its December 2025 high, with about 50K Americans still searching for it every month. Our call: skip unless asked.

Down 70% from peak
Under $25

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By the GiftHeat editors. Data updated 28 October 2026.

Why they'll love it

A card game from Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal) and Elan Lee (Xbox), made for betraying your friends. It is family friendly and easy to learn.

Perfect for

Game nights
Families and friend groups

Good to know

For 2 to 5 players, ages 7 and up.
From Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal) and Elan Lee (Xbox).

Our tip: Only works if there are 2 to 5 players at the table.

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How popular is it?

Cooling Interest is 70% below its December 2025 high, with about 50K Americans still searching for it every month.

Our call: Skip unless asked

The wave has passed. Only buy it if it's on their list.

Searches peak: In December 2025.

See the numbers month by month

74KOct2025

110KNov

165KDec

110KJan2026

60KFeb

60KMar

60KApr

74KMay

74KJun

74KJul

74KAug

50KSep

Monthly US Google searches for “exploding kittens”, October 2025 to September 2026.

Search	Sep 2026	12-month peak	Trend
exploding kittens	50K	165K	Cooling
exploding kittens original edition	390	1.9K	Heating up
exploding kittens card game	50K	165K	Cooling

Questions people ask

Is Exploding Kittens still popular?: Less than before. Interest is 70% below its December 2025 high, with about 50K Americans still searching for it every month. Data through September 2026.
When did people search for Exploding Kittens the most?: In December 2025.
Is Exploding Kittens a good Christmas gift in 2026?: Our call: skip unless asked. The wave has passed. Only buy it if it's on their list.