When did "custom ink shirts" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 21 January 2023 in the US, Australia. It has been recorded 231 times since, peaking at 52,400% on 21 September 2026.

Where is "custom ink shirts" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 21 September 2026 (US, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 11,500% in 2024, against 52,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "custom ink shirts"?

Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 18,100 in Aug 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "custom ink shirts" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts); 1 related rising searches about "ink" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

custom ink shirts

Google Trends rising search · first seen 21 Jan 2023

"custom ink shirts" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 21 Jan 2023 in the US and Australia. It has been recorded 231 times since; its biggest jump was 52,400% on 21 Sep 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 21 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt POD Generic product

First seen: 21 Jan 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 21 Sep 2026; 1 month ago
Times recorded: 231; 8 window/country combos
Peak: 52,400%; 21 Sep 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇦🇺; US, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

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

25 Jul 2024 – 22 Oct 2024 · peak 11,500%

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 14,800 searches a month, at its best 18,100 in Aug 2023.

~14,800 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "custom ink shirts" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 21 January 2023 in the US, Australia. It has been recorded 231 times since, peaking at 52,400% on 21 September 2026.
Where is "custom ink shirts" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 21 September 2026 (US, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 11,500% in 2024, against 52,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "custom ink shirts"?: Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 18,100 in Aug 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "custom ink shirts" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts); 1 related rising searches about "ink" 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 22 Oct 2026, 19:47 UTC.