When did "african shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 23 February 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 88 times since, peaking at 80,950% on 24 May 2025.

Where is "african shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 10 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 170% in 2024, against 10,500% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "african shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 4,400 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 6,600 in Feb 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "african shirt" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.

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

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

african shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 23 Feb 2023

"african shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 23 Feb 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 88 times since; its biggest jump was 80,950% on 24 May 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 10 Oct 2026.

👕 shirt POD Generic product

First seen: 23 Feb 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 10 Oct 2026; 3 days ago
Times recorded: 88; 10 window/country combos
Peak: 80,950%; 24 May 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 3 days ago.

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

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

Same period in 2024

16 Jul 2024 – 13 Oct 2024 · peak 170%

Tracking coverage has grown over the years (more niches, countries and time windows), so earlier years can under-count.

Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Jul 2024

Demand holds up year-round: around 4,400 searches a month, at its best 6,600 in Feb 2024.

~4,400 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "african shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 23 February 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 88 times since, peaking at 80,950% on 24 May 2025.
Where is "african shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 10 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 170% in 2024, against 10,500% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "african shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 4,400 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 6,600 in Feb 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "african shirt" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 13 Oct 2026, 14:08 UTC.