| No. | Title | Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | April 1, 2007 | 978-0-8109-9313-6 |
| The introduction to the series focuses on the protagonist, Greg Heffley, and his various attempts to become popular in school. | |||
| 2 | Rodrick Rules | February 1, 2008 | 978-0-8109-9473-7 |
| When his older brother Rodrick threatens to reveal an embarrassing incident from the previous summer, Greg must keep it under wraps while enduring Rodrick's tyrannical behavior. | |||
| 3 | The Last Straw | January 13, 2009 | 978-0-8109-7068-7 |
| Greg's father, Frank, intends to send him to a military academy to instill discipline and diligence. Greg must persuade him to reconsider, while also trying to impress Holly Hills, his romantic interest. | |||
| 4 | Dog Days | October 12, 2009 | 978-0-8109-8391-5 |
| Over summer vacation, Greg struggles with a boardwalk vacation, staying friends with Rowley, impressing a high school girl at the town pool, and coping with a new pet dog. | |||
| 5 | The Ugly Truth | November 9, 2010 | 978-0-8109-8491-2 |
| As Greg embarks on a new school year, he must confront the challenges of adolescence, including changing dentists, attending a school lock-in, and learning about puberty. | |||
| 6 | Cabin Fever | November 15, 2011 | 978-1-4197-0223-5 |
| The family is stranded in the house during a blizzard, while Greg fears that he will go to jail for accidentally vandalizing his school. | |||
| 7 | The Third Wheel | November 13, 2012 | 978-1-4197-0584-7 |
| Greg tries to find a date for a school Valentine's Day dance, and he and Rowley end up both taking a girl named Abigail. | |||
| 8 | Hard Luck | November 5, 2013 | 978-1-4197-1132-9 |
| Continuing from the last book, Abigail and Rowley form a romantic relationship, leaving Greg feeling isolated. As his situation deteriorates, he turns to a Magic 8-Ball to guide his decisions. | |||
| 9 | The Long Haul | November 4, 2014 | 978-1-4197-1189-3 |
| The Heffleys go on a road trip over the summer. | |||
| 10 | Old School | November 3, 2015 | 978-1-4197-1701-7 |
| Greg's mother petitions the town to not use electronics for a weekend. Later, to avoid his dad after accidentally ruining the car, Greg goes on a school field trip to an old-fashioned farm. | |||
| 11 | Double Down | November 1, 2016 | 978-1-4197-2344-5 |
| Greg explores his creative talents by playing an instrument, making a movie with Rowley, and attending a wild Halloween party. | |||
| 12 | The Getaway | November 7, 2017 | 978-1-4197-2545-6 |
| For the holiday season, the Heffleys board a plane to a tropical resort. | |||
| 13 | The Meltdown | October 30, 2018 | 978-1-4197-2743-6 |
| In the winter, Greg and Rowley participate in a street-wide snowball fight. | |||
| 14 | Wrecking Ball | November 5, 2019 | 978-0-2413-9663-6 |
| The Heffleys receive an inheritance from Greg's recently deceased great-aunt and use the money to renovate their house. When construction goes awry and Greg's school has its funding cut, the family looks for new houses to move into. | |||
| 15 | The Deep End | October 27, 2020 | 978-1-4197-4868-4 |
| The Heffleys find themselves stranded at an RV park on a camping trip. | |||
| 16 | Big Shot | October 26, 2021 | 978-1-4197-4915-5 |
| A disastrous field day at school prompts Greg to renounce athletic activities. However, his mom coerces him to try out for basketball. Greg is placed on a less than promising team, and it is up to him to lead them to victory. | |||
| 17 | Diper Överlöde[10] | October 25, 2022 | 978-1-4197-6294-9 |
| When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg unwittingly embarks on a tour filled with late nights, uncompensated performances, internal conflicts, and financial challenges—typical components of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. | |||
| 18 | No Brainer | October 24, 2023 | 978-1-4197-6694-7 |
| Greg's middle school is on the brink of closure due to low test scores and funding cuts. Despite the principal's efforts, the situation remains dire. Greg and his classmates must raise their test scores to save their school. | |||
| 19 | Hot Mess | October 22, 2024 | 978-1-4197-6695-4 |
| Greg is caught in the middle as the two halves of his extended family come together in a sidesplittingly relatable summer story. |
Supplementary books
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book is an activity book that features a blank section encouraging readers to keep their own journal in the style of the books.
- The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book (published after the second edition of Wimpy Kid Movie Diary and before Cabin Fever) is the same book as the first Do-It-Yourself Book, but with 60 extra pages and 16 more full-color comics.
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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary is a book about the making of the first film, which features stills and brand-new illustrations. Jeff Kinney dedicated the book to the film's main stars, Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron.
- The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: Now Includes The New Movie Rodrick Rules is an updated version of the first book, now featuring stills from the second film Rodrick Rules, more new illustrations, and information on how the second film was made.
- The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Story of All 3 Movies! is the second updated version of the first book, now adding stills from the third film Dog Days, and information on how this film was made.
- The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter covers how the film The Long Haul was made. It is dedicated to Jason Drucker, the actor who played Greg in that movie.[11]
Spin-offs
A spin-off series has been published, written from Rowley's perspective. The first installment, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal, was released on April 9, 2019, and is a series of anecdotes about Greg and Rowley's friendship. The second, Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, is in the style of a fantasy adventure and was released on August 4, 2020.[12] The book's original release date was April 7, 2020,[13][14] but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The third, Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories, was released on March 16, 2021.[7][15]
Audiobooks
Audiobooks have been released for each main installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The Recorded Books versions are read by Ramon de Ocampo, while the Penguin Books versions are read by Dan Russell, who has done so since The Third Wheel, and in 2018 he re-narrated the first 6 books for the markets where Penguin publish the series.
