When did "custom t shirts" 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 3,071 times since, peaking at 145,500% on 2 December 2024.

Where is "custom t shirts" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 11,400% (Breakout).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 30,750% in 2025, 130,150% in 2024, against 21,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "custom t 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 t 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 t shirts

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022 · breaking out now

"custom t shirts" 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 3,071 times since; its biggest jump was 145,500% on 2 Dec 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 4 hours window in the US.

👕 shirt POD Generic product

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 8 Oct 2026; 8 Oct 22:02 UTC
Times recorded: 3,071; 56 window/country combos
Peak: 145,500%; 2 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

4H 🇺🇸 United States best 11,400% · Breakout

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

12 Jul 2025 – 9 Oct 2025 · peak 30,750%

Same period in 2024

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 130,150%

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 shirts" 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 3,071 times since, peaking at 145,500% on 2 December 2024.
Where is "custom t shirts" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 11,400% (Breakout).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 30,750% in 2025, 130,150% in 2024, against 21,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "custom t 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 t 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 9 Oct 2026, 17:44 UTC.