When did "blue bape shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 26 November 2022 in the US. It has been recorded 47 times since, peaking at 15,150% on 1 June 2026.

Where is "blue bape shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 30 August 2026 (US).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 4,600% in 2024, against 4,200% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "blue bape shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 8,100 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 14,800 in Jul 2026. Demand holds up across the year.

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

blue bape shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 26 Nov 2022

"blue bape shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 26 Nov 2022 in the US. It has been recorded 47 times since; its biggest jump was 15,150% on 1 Jun 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 30 Aug 2026.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 26 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 30 Aug 2026; 2 months ago
Times recorded: 47; 6 window/country combos
Peak: 15,150%; 1 Jun 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸; US
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 2 months 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

2 Aug 2024 – 30 Oct 2024 · peak 4,600%

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 Sep 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 8,100 searches a month, at its best 14,800 in Jul 2026.

~8,100 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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FAQ

When did "blue bape shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 26 November 2022 in the US. It has been recorded 47 times since, peaking at 15,150% on 1 June 2026.
Where is "blue bape shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 30 August 2026 (US).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 4,600% in 2024, against 4,200% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "blue bape shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 8,100 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 14,800 in Jul 2026. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "blue bape 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); 8 related rising searches about "blue" 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 30 Oct 2026, 23:23 UTC.