First Coined In 2019 Extreme Uncluttering trend icon

Extreme Uncluttering

To simplify daily life, people shed their excess “stuff,” and seek pared-down experiences and ways to unclutter their digital identities too.

The 2019 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Extreme Uncluttering was first coined

First published in the 2019 Non-Obvious Trend Report →

Trend Longevity Rating

A Graded A in 2026 ·
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time

How this trend held up

There are no indications that this sometimes desperate quest to reduce clutter is slowing down. Instead, people seek even more ways to simplify, get rid of "stuff" and declutter their daily lives.

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