Throughout 2025, consumer purchasing data, dispensary menus, and retail trends point to a mix of long-established favorites and newer genetics driving marijuana sales across legal U.S. markets.
Category: Cannabis Strains
Cannabis strain guides covering popular marijuana strains, genetics, effects, terpene profiles, potency, flavors and consumer trends.
The Best Selling Cannabis Strains in Every Recreational State (as of December 2025)
The nation’s legal marijuana markets saw many of the year’s leading strains continue their strong run in December, even as a handful of new contenders emerged and edged out some longtime staples. Consumer buying habits shifted slightly to close out the year, allowing several rising strains to capture top spots in markets they hadn’t led …
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. (as of December 2025)
Below are the 12 most popular cannabis strains in the United States as of December, 2025. The list is based on an analysis of sales data from legal cannabis states, as well as cannabis strain review sites such as Leafly. Lemon Cherry Gelato A sweet-tart staple that remains firmly entrenched at the top of consumer …
The Most Popular Cannabis Concentrate Strains of 2025
A surge in live resin, rosin and solventless options has shaped concentrate trends in 2025, with consumers gravitating toward cultivars that deliver terpene-rich flavor and strong, reliable effects. Dispensary data across legal markets shows a clear preference for certain strains, especially those known for pungent profiles, high THC output and consistency from batch to batch. …
The 50 Most Popular Cannabis Strains of 2025 (U.S. Edition)
In 2025, the U.S. legal-market cannabis scene continued to shift, as new strains, revived classics and consumer favorites all compete on dispensary shelves. Based on an analysis of cannabis sales data across legal cannabis states, as well as cannabis review sites like Leafly, below are the 50 most popular cannabis strains throughout 2025. Blue Dream …
The Best Cannabis Strains for Christmas (2025 Edition)
By John Carmichael As we ease into the holiday season and Christmas nears, the right strain can make things a little brighter and a lot more relaxed. For this 2025 Christmas guide, we pulled together a dozen strains with winter-ready names, seasonal flavors and proven popularity on modern menus across the country. Peppermint Kush Peppermint …
The Top-Selling Strains in Each Legal Cannabis State as of November 2025
In November, several familiar strains held strong at the top across the nation’s legal marijuana markets, with some newcomers breaking through as shifting consumer preferences pushed a few long-running favorites off the list. Drawing from data released by state regulatory agencies and cannabis commissions, and using figures from the Seattle-based research firm Headset when official …
The Best Selling Cannabis Strain in Every Legal State (as of October 2025)
October brought some shakeups in the marijuana market, with a handful of strains keeping their grip as one of the top-selling strains, and others slipping as buyers shifted to new options (or found their way back to old favorites). Using data compiled by state regulatory agencies and cannabis commissions, and when needed data from the …
September Cannabis Sales Hit $2.34 Billion in the U.S., Pushing 2025 Total to $20 Billion
Legal cannabis sales in the United States hit a yearly high of $2.34 billion in September, according to data from state regulators, cannabis commissions, and the research firm Headset. The total represents an increase from the $2.27 billion sold in August, pushing 2025’s year-to-date sales to roughly $20 billion. The figure reflects sales from 22 …
Over 30 of the Most Popular Ways to Consume Cannabis
As marijuana use becomes increasingly mainstream, consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to how they enjoy the plant. Some people prefer timeless traditions like hand-rolled joints, while others gravitate toward modern innovations such as vaporizers, edibles, or even transdermal patches. Whether seeking a discreet microdose, an intense high, or targeted Below are …
