When did "gift ideas" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 18 December 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 170 times since, peaking at 200% on 28 December 2024.

Where is "gift ideas" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 7 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU, DE).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 70% in 2024, against 110% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "gift ideas"?

Google Ads counted an average of 201,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 673,000 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "gift ideas" 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, handmades, gifts). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

gift ideas

Google Trends rising search · first seen 18 Dec 2022

"gift ideas" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, handmades and gifts, first seen on 18 Dec 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany. It has been recorded 170 times since; its biggest jump was 200% on 28 Dec 2024. It was last seen rising on 7 Oct 2026.

👕 shirt 🧵 handmade 🎁 gift POD Generic product

First seen: 18 Dec 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 7 Oct 2026; 1 day ago
Times recorded: 170; 39 window/country combos
Peak: 200%; 28 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇩🇪; US, GB, CA, AU, DE
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 1 day 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

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 70%

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 2024

Searches peak in November–December — 673,000 a month at the top against ~135,000 in August, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~201,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "gift ideas" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 18 December 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 170 times since, peaking at 200% on 28 December 2024.
Where is "gift ideas" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 7 October 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU, DE).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 70% in 2024, against 110% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "gift ideas"?: Google Ads counted an average of 201,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 673,000 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "gift ideas" 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, handmades, gifts). 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, 20:50 UTC.