When did "gift boxes" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 21 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 537 times since, peaking at 141,100% on 11 September 2024.

Where is "gift boxes" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 8 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 141,100% in 2024, against 190% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "gift boxes"?

Google Ads counted an average of 301,000 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 550,000 in Dec 2022. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "gift boxes" 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 gifts); 5 related rising searches about "boxes" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

gift boxes

Google Trends rising search · first seen 21 Aug 2023

"gift boxes" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for gifts, first seen on 21 Aug 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 537 times since; its biggest jump was 141,100% on 11 Sep 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 8 Oct 2026.

🎁 gift POD Generic product

First seen: 21 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 8 Oct 2026; 3 days ago
Times recorded: 537; 31 window/country combos
Peak: 141,100%; 11 Sep 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 3 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 2024

14 Jul 2024 – 11 Oct 2024 · peak 141,100%

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

Demand holds up year-round: around 301,000 searches a month, at its best 550,000 in Dec 2022.

~301,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "gift boxes" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 21 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 537 times since, peaking at 141,100% on 11 September 2024.
Where is "gift boxes" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 8 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 141,100% in 2024, against 190% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "gift boxes"?: Google Ads counted an average of 301,000 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 550,000 in Dec 2022. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "gift boxes" 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 gifts); 5 related rising searches about "boxes" 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 11 Oct 2026, 09:49 UTC.