When did "indie handmade" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 5 September 2023 in Canada. It has been recorded 12 times since, peaking at 49,350% on 1 December 2024.

Where is "indie handmade" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 1 December 2024 (CA).

Is "indie handmade" seasonal?

It has not been rising in the last 90 days, but over the last 24 months it rose in 2 separate months, peaking at 49,350% in December 2024. That is a seasonal pattern: plan for the season rather than the week.

How many people search for "indie handmade"?

Google Ads counted an average of 10 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 720 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November and have listings live by September.

Can I put "indie handmade" 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). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

indie handmade

Google Trends rising search · first seen 5 Sep 2023

"indie handmade" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for handmades, first seen on 5 Sep 2023 in Canada. It has been recorded 12 times since; its biggest jump was 49,350% on 1 Dec 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 1 Dec 2024.

🧵 handmade POD Generic product

First seen: 5 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 1 Dec 2024; 1 year ago
Times recorded: 12; 8 window/country combos
Peak: 49,350%; 1 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇨🇦; CA
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 year ago.

Last 24 months

Nothing in the last 90 days — this one is out of season. Highest growth recorded in each month.

Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Sep 2026

Searches peak in November — 720 a month at the top against ~13 in May, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~10 searches/month on average Ad competition: Low

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When did "indie handmade" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 5 September 2023 in Canada. It has been recorded 12 times since, peaking at 49,350% on 1 December 2024.
Where is "indie handmade" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 1 December 2024 (CA).
Is "indie handmade" seasonal?: It has not been rising in the last 90 days, but over the last 24 months it rose in 2 separate months, peaking at 49,350% in December 2024. That is a seasonal pattern: plan for the season rather than the week.
How many people search for "indie handmade"?: Google Ads counted an average of 10 searches a month over the year to Sep 2026, peaking at 720 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November and have listings live by September.
Can I put "indie handmade" 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). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 28 Oct 2026, 10:17 UTC.