What Are The Most Popular Hobbies Today?

People love their free-time and we all have free time at one point or another, but deciding what to do with that free time is no easy task. Luckily, we have hobbies and the options are truly endless when it comes to them but what are the most popular hobbies today? Keep reading to find out. ​

​Television

Believe it or not, television is a hobby and its likely one of the most popular there are worldwide. Today there are more ways than ever for people to watch the shows they love such as; Simpsons, Netflix, Cable, Satellite, Hulu, Disney+, etc, and with new ways popping up all the time - this is a hobby that is not going anywhere. Spending your free time doing something that takes little to no effort, passing the time, immersed in a new world ... can't complain about that. ​

​Reading

An inexpensive way to pass the time while gaining knowledge. Whether you're reading a non-fiction or fiction book, reading works the brain and is a popular hobby among many. From fiction to non-fiction, graphic novels, or comic books, there is something for everyone. Cuddling up with a book and entering a whole new world, and letting your imagination do its thing.

​Traveling

People love to discover new and exciting places like the Seychelles and that makes traveling a popular hobby among many. Whether your planning a day trip for a quick escape, or a month-long vacation for a complete refresh, traveling is a great way to pass the time. Experiencing new sights, foods, and cultures, traveling is a hobby people truly look forward to.

​Fishing

If you're looking for a way to unwind with nature then fishing might be for you. People love fishing and its a very popular hobby worldwide, whether you're looking to eat or just enjoy the motions - fishing gives people the opportunity to truly enjoy nature. Another thing that keeps this hobby ever-growing is that there are different options. Looking for a more difficult time, ice fishing might be for you. ​

​Gardening

This is another hobby that lets you become one with nature but you can't be afraid to get dirty. Gardening is loved worldwide and has many benefits, the most obvious being food. Many people love to grow their own foods and gardening is the hobby to do that. For others, it's like creating art with gifts from the earth, regardless of the reasoning - gardening will likely continue to be a most popular hobby. ​

​Collecting

Coins, stamps, toys or comics, the options here are endless. People have been collecting for a long time and will continue to for the simple fact that people love what they love and who wouldn't want to be surrounded by those exact things. ​

​Crafts

Crafting is popular among people of all ages, there's something about letting your creative juices run wild and making something from scratch that attracts people. With sites like Etsy around, crafting is only getting more popular. What better way to spend your free time than doing something you love that can lead to monetary compensation. ​

​Birdwatching

This is an ageless hobby that is growing in popularity for people of all ages. Enthusiasts often attempt to capture and document each species they encounter and some will travel in hopes of seeing a particular breed, making this another hobby that encourages being one with nature.

​Gaming

Likely the most controversial hobby on the list but also one of the most popular. Kids love video games. Adults love video games. Video games are everywhere and popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. Technology has come a long way and video game lovers are lovin' it! With new games popping up weekly and consoles advancing at rapid rates, video gaming is only going to get bigger. The online world makes it even more immersive than ever, making it easy to pass hours. ​

​Music

The universal hobby that can go anywhere with you, in the car, on the bus, in the club, music is everywhere and people love it. Whether you're listening to it or creating it, it's easy to pass the time with music. New songs and artists are constantly coming out, keeping your options endless. When you're listening to something you love, it's easy to lose track of time and with it constantly evolving, it's impossible to get bored. Music is truly universal and one of the most popular hobbies worldwide.