When did "affliction shirts" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 17 August 2023 in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 910 times since, peaking at 33,800% on 30 December 2024.

Where is "affliction shirts" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 22 January 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days last year its best daily growth was 3,200%, against 0% in the last 90 days.

Can I put "affliction shirts" on a shirt or a listing?

Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts); 4 related rising searches about "affliction" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

affliction shirts

Google Trends rising search · first seen 17 Aug 2023

"affliction shirts" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 17 Aug 2023 in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 910 times since; its biggest jump was 33,800% on 30 Dec 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 22 Jan 2026.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 17 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 22 Jan 2026; 7 months ago
Times recorded: 910; 18 window/country combos
Peak: 33,800%; 30 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 7 months ago.

Last 90 days

Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.

Same period last year

31 May 2025 – 28 Aug 2025: a hint of seasonality.

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When did "affliction shirts" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 17 August 2023 in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 910 times since, peaking at 33,800% on 30 December 2024.
Where is "affliction shirts" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 22 January 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days last year its best daily growth was 3,200%, against 0% in the last 90 days.
Can I put "affliction shirts" on a shirt or a listing?: Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts); 4 related rising searches about "affliction" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

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