When did "bape shirts" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 8 December 2022 in the US, Canada. It has been recorded 231 times since, peaking at 25,600% on 27 August 2024.

Where is "bape shirts" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 13 September 2026 (US, CA).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 600% in 2025, 25,600% in 2024, against 10,750% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "bape shirts"?

Google Ads counted an average of 135,000 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 246,000 in Jul 2026. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "bape 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, hoodies); 8 related rising searches about "bape" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

bape shirts

Google Trends rising search · first seen 8 Dec 2022

"bape shirts" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and hoodies, first seen on 8 Dec 2022 in the US and Canada. It has been recorded 231 times since; its biggest jump was 25,600% on 27 Aug 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 13 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt 🦸 hoodie POD Brand + product

First seen: 8 Dec 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 13 Sep 2026; 3 weeks ago
Times recorded: 231; 7 window/country combos
Peak: 25,600%; 27 Aug 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦; US, CA
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 3 weeks 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 2025

12 Jul 2025 – 9 Oct 2025 · peak 600%

Same period in 2024

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 25,600%

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 Aug 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 135,000 searches a month, at its best 246,000 in Jul 2026.

~135,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "bape shirts" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 8 December 2022 in the US, Canada. It has been recorded 231 times since, peaking at 25,600% on 27 August 2024.
Where is "bape shirts" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 13 September 2026 (US, CA).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 600% in 2025, 25,600% in 2024, against 10,750% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "bape shirts"?: Google Ads counted an average of 135,000 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 246,000 in Jul 2026. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "bape 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, hoodies); 8 related rising searches about "bape" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 9 Oct 2026, 21:02 UTC.