When did "bts merch" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 19 March 2026 in the US, Canada. It has been recorded 10 times since, peaking at 18,400% on 22 March 2026.

Where is "bts merch" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 2 September 2026 (US, CA).

How does this year compare with last year?

No rising activity was recorded for it in the same 90-day period last year, so this is a first-time rise rather than a seasonal one.

How many people search for "bts merch"?

Google Ads counted an average of 27,100 searches a month over the year to Feb 2026, peaking at 49,500 in Jan 2026. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "bts merch" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and keep the wording your own.

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); 5 related rising searches about "bts" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

bts merch

Google Trends rising search · first seen 19 Mar 2026

"bts merch" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and hoodies, first seen on 19 Mar 2026 in the US and Canada. It has been recorded 10 times since; its biggest jump was 18,400% on 22 Mar 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 2 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt 🦸 hoodie POD Design topic ⚠️ Needs a licence

First seen: 19 Mar 2026; 6 months ago
Last seen: 2 Sep 2026; 1 month ago
Times recorded: 10; 5 window/country combos
Peak: 18,400%; 22 Mar 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦; US, CA
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D; ever rising in

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Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 1 month ago.

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Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Feb 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 27,100 searches a month, at its best 49,500 in Jan 2026.

~27,100 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "bts merch" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 19 March 2026 in the US, Canada. It has been recorded 10 times since, peaking at 18,400% on 22 March 2026.
Where is "bts merch" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 2 September 2026 (US, CA).
How does this year compare with last year?: No rising activity was recorded for it in the same 90-day period last year, so this is a first-time rise rather than a seasonal one.
How many people search for "bts merch"?: Google Ads counted an average of 27,100 searches a month over the year to Feb 2026, peaking at 49,500 in Jan 2026. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "bts merch" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and keep the wording your own.
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); 5 related rising searches about "bts" 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 8 Oct 2026, 12:57 UTC.

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