No, pendant lights over kitchen islands are not going out of style. They are just being used with a little more intention.
For a while, it felt like every kitchen had three small pendants lined up in a row. Same shape. Same spacing. It worked, but it also started to feel automatic.
Now, people are paying more attention to scale. A long island might look better with two larger pendants instead of three tiny ones. A smaller island might only need one fixture with a bit of presence. Less repetition, more confidence.
There is also more layering happening. Recessed lights handle general brightness. Under cabinet lighting adds task light. The pendants become part of the overall look instead of carrying the whole load.
Materials and shapes have shifted too. Simple glass globes still feel relevant. So do sculptural metal forms. What matters is how they relate to the cabinetry, ceiling height, and the way the kitchen is actually used.
Trends come and go. Good proportion does not.
If the pendants are the right size, hung at the right height, and chosen to fit the space, they will not feel dated. They will feel settled.
And that is what most kitchens are really after.