When did "handmade gifts" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 8 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 398 times since, peaking at 624,000% on 6 November 2024.

Where is "handmade gifts" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 1 September 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 160% in 2024, against 180% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "handmade gifts"?

Google Ads counted an average of 18,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 40,500 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "handmade gifts" 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 handmades); 8 related rising searches about "handmade" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

handmade gifts

Google Trends rising search · first seen 8 Aug 2023

"handmade gifts" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for handmades, first seen on 8 Aug 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany. It has been recorded 398 times since; its biggest jump was 624,000% on 6 Nov 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 1 Sep 2026.

🧵 handmade POD Generic product

First seen: 8 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 1 Sep 2026; 1 day ago
Times recorded: 398; 32 window/country combos
Peak: 624,000%; 6 Nov 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

5 Jun 2024 – 2 Sep 2024 · peak 160%

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 — 40,500 a month at the top against ~14,800 in August, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~18,100 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "handmade gifts" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 8 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 398 times since, peaking at 624,000% on 6 November 2024.
Where is "handmade gifts" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 1 September 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 160% in 2024, against 180% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "handmade gifts"?: Google Ads counted an average of 18,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 40,500 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "handmade gifts" 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 handmades); 8 related rising searches about "handmade" 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 Sep 2026, 12:34 UTC.