When did "free people sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 2 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 114 times since, peaking at 75,050% on 20 October 2025.

Where is "free people sweater" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for Canada, with a best growth of 110%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 64,250% in 2025, 250% in 2024, against 56,100% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "free people sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 9,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 27,100 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for October–December and have listings live by August.

Can I put "free people sweater" on a shirt or a listing?

Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.

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

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "free" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

free people sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 2 Sep 2023

"free people sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 2 Sep 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 114 times since; its biggest jump was 75,050% on 20 Oct 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past day window in Canada.

🧶 sweater POD Brand + product

First seen: 2 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 7 Oct 2026; 7 Oct 08:01 UTC
Times recorded: 114; 17 window/country combos
Peak: 75,050%; 20 Oct 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1D 🇨🇦 Canada best 110%

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

11 Jul 2025 – 8 Oct 2025 · peak 64,250%

Same period in 2024

11 Jul 2024 – 8 Oct 2024 · peak 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 Aug 2026

Searches peak in October–December — 27,100 a month at the top against ~3,625 in June, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by August.

~9,900 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "free people sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 2 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 114 times since, peaking at 75,050% on 20 October 2025.
Where is "free people sweater" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for Canada, with a best growth of 110%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 64,250% in 2025, 250% in 2024, against 56,100% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "free people sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 9,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 27,100 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for October–December and have listings live by August.
Can I put "free people sweater" on a shirt or a listing?: Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "free" 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, 04:17 UTC.