When did "bape tshirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 2,354 times since, peaking at 150,000% on 6 June 2026.

Where is "bape tshirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for the United Kingdom, Germany, with a best growth of 200%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 37,350% in 2025, 42,700% in 2024, against 52,050% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "bape tshirt"?

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 tshirt" 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); 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 tshirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"bape tshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany. It has been recorded 2,354 times since; its biggest jump was 150,000% on 6 Jun 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past day window in the United Kingdom and Germany.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 9 Oct 2026; 9 Oct 08:00 UTC
Times recorded: 2,354; 31 window/country combos
Peak: 150,000%; 6 Jun 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇩🇪; US, GB, CA, AU, DE
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1D 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany best 200%

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 37,350%

Same period in 2024

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 42,700%

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 tshirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 2,354 times since, peaking at 150,000% on 6 June 2026.
Where is "bape tshirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for the United Kingdom, Germany, with a best growth of 200%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 37,350% in 2025, 42,700% in 2024, against 52,050% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "bape tshirt"?: 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 tshirt" 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); 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, 20:55 UTC.