# Is Exploding Kittens still popular in 2026?

**Less than before. 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.

## 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.

## When to buy

Skip unless asked. Searches peak in December 2025. Related searches: exploding kittens, exploding kittens original edition, exploding kittens card game.

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## Questions people ask

**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.

Popularity is based on how many Americans search for each gift on Google. Updated 28 October 2026.

## Cite this page

GiftHeat. “Exploding Kittens: is it a good gift in 2026?” Updated 28 October 2026. https://giftheat.com/gift/exploding-kittens/