When did "bathing ape t shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 20 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Germany. It has been recorded 24 times since, peaking at 9,050% on 6 September 2026.

Where is "bathing ape t shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 7 days window for Germany, with a best growth of 50%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 3,950% in 2025, against 9,050% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "bathing ape t shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 8,100 in Dec 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "bathing ape 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); 4 related rising searches about "bathing" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

bathing ape t shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 20 Nov 2022

"bathing ape t shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 20 Nov 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom and Germany. It has been recorded 24 times since; its biggest jump was 9,050% on 6 Sep 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 7 days window in Germany.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 20 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 18 Sep 2026; 18 Sep 18:00 UTC
Times recorded: 24; 6 window/country combos
Peak: 9,050%; 6 Sep 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇩🇪; US, GB, DE
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

7D 🇩🇪 Germany best 50%

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

22 Jun 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 · peak 3,950%

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 6,600 searches a month, at its best 8,100 in Dec 2023.

~6,600 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "bathing ape t shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 20 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Germany. It has been recorded 24 times since, peaking at 9,050% on 6 September 2026.
Where is "bathing ape t shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 7 days window for Germany, with a best growth of 50%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 3,950% in 2025, against 9,050% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "bathing ape t shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 8,100 in Dec 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "bathing ape 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); 4 related rising searches about "bathing" 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 19 Sep 2026, 17:58 UTC.