When did "bape t shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. It has been recorded 1,897 times since, peaking at 43,450% on 5 October 2024.

Where is "bape t shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for Australia, with a best growth of 3,300%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 29,150% in 2025, 43,450% in 2024, against 15,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "bape t shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 74,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 90,500 in Aug 2025. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "bape t shirt" 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 t shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"bape t shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and hoodies, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany and France. It has been recorded 1,897 times since; its biggest jump was 43,450% on 5 Oct 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past day window in Australia.

👕 shirt 🦸 hoodie POD Brand + product

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 9 Oct 2026; 9 Oct 16:00 UTC
Times recorded: 1,897; 35 window/country combos
Peak: 43,450%; 5 Oct 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇩🇪 🇫🇷; US, GB, CA, AU, DE, FR
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1D 🇦🇺 Australia best 3,300%

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

13 Jul 2025 – 10 Oct 2025 · peak 29,150%

Same period in 2024

13 Jul 2024 – 10 Oct 2024 · peak 43,450%

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 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 74,000 searches a month, at its best 90,500 in Aug 2025.

~74,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "bape t shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. It has been recorded 1,897 times since, peaking at 43,450% on 5 October 2024.
Where is "bape t shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for Australia, with a best growth of 3,300%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 29,150% in 2025, 43,450% in 2024, against 15,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "bape t shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 74,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 90,500 in Aug 2025. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "bape t shirt" 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 10 Oct 2026, 02:50 UTC.