When did "custom t shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 1,164 times since, peaking at 122,250% on 18 September 2024.

Where is "custom t shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour window for the US, with a best growth of 130%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 25,250% in 2025, 122,250% in 2024, against 60,450% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "custom t shirt"?

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 t shirt" 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 t shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"custom t shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 1,164 times since; its biggest jump was 122,250% on 18 Sep 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: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 18 Sep 2026; 18 Sep 15:01 UTC
Times recorded: 1,164; 55 window/country combos
Peak: 122,250%; 18 Sep 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1H 🇺🇸 United States best 130%

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 25,250%

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 122,250%

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 t shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 1,164 times since, peaking at 122,250% on 18 September 2024.
Where is "custom t shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour window for the US, with a best growth of 130%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 25,250% in 2025, 122,250% in 2024, against 60,450% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "custom t shirt"?: 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 t shirt" 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, 06:48 UTC.