When did "custom shirts" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the US, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 131 times since, peaking at 53,750% on 4 November 2024.

Where is "custom shirts" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour window for the US, 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 350% in 2025, 140% in 2024, against 200% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "custom shirts"?

Google Ads counted an average of 201,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 301,000 in May 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "custom 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). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

custom shirts

Google Trends rising search · first seen 3 Nov 2022

"custom shirts" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 3 Nov 2022 in the US, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 131 times since; its biggest jump was 53,750% on 4 Nov 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past hour window in the US.

👕 shirt POD Generic product

First seen: 3 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 18 Sep 2026; 18 Sep 16:01 UTC
Times recorded: 131; 25 window/country combos
Peak: 53,750%; 4 Nov 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1H 🇺🇸 United States 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

22 Jun 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 · peak 350%

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 140%

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 201,000 searches a month, at its best 301,000 in May 2024.

~201,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "custom shirts" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the US, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 131 times since, peaking at 53,750% on 4 November 2024.
Where is "custom shirts" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour window for the US, 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 350% in 2025, 140% in 2024, against 200% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "custom shirts"?: Google Ads counted an average of 201,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 301,000 in May 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "custom 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). 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, 08:30 UTC.