When did "ghost sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada. It has been recorded 69 times since, peaking at 474,450% on 29 October 2024.

Where is "ghost sweater" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 26 October 2026 (US, GB, CA).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 150% in 2025, 474,450% in 2024, against 350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "ghost sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 1,300 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 6,600 in Sep 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for September–October and have listings live by July.

Can I put "ghost sweater" on a shirt or a listing?

Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.

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 "ghost" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

ghost sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Sep 2023

"ghost sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 1 Sep 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom and Canada. It has been recorded 69 times since; its biggest jump was 474,450% on 29 Oct 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 26 Oct 2026.

🧶 sweater POD Design topic ✅ Free to use

First seen: 1 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 26 Oct 2026; 6 days ago
Times recorded: 69; 9 window/country combos
Peak: 474,450%; 29 Oct 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦; US, GB, CA
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 6 days 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 2025

5 Aug 2025 – 2 Nov 2025 · peak 150%

Same period in 2024

5 Aug 2024 – 2 Nov 2024 · peak 474,450%

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 Sep 2026

Searches peak in September–October — 6,600 a month at the top against ~323 in May, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by July.

~1,300 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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FAQ

When did "ghost sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada. It has been recorded 69 times since, peaking at 474,450% on 29 October 2024.
Where is "ghost sweater" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 26 October 2026 (US, GB, CA).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 150% in 2025, 474,450% in 2024, against 350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "ghost sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 1,300 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 6,600 in Sep 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for September–October and have listings live by July.
Can I put "ghost sweater" on a shirt or a listing?: Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.
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 "ghost" 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 2 Nov 2026, 13:32 UTC.