When did "make your own t shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 479 times since, peaking at 22,900% on 20 May 2025.

Where is "make your own t shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 30 September 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 16,500% in 2025, 21,600% in 2024, against 17,150% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "make your own t shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 5,400 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 12,100 in Oct 2022. Demand holds up across the year.

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

make your own t shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"make your own t shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 479 times since; its biggest jump was 22,900% on 20 May 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 30 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt POD Generic product

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 30 Sep 2026; 1 week ago
Times recorded: 479; 28 window/country combos
Peak: 22,900%; 20 May 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 1 week 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

13 Jul 2025 – 10 Oct 2025 · peak 16,500%

Same period in 2024

13 Jul 2024 – 10 Oct 2024 · peak 21,600%

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 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 5,400 searches a month, at its best 12,100 in Oct 2022.

~5,400 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "make your own t shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 479 times since, peaking at 22,900% on 20 May 2025.
Where is "make your own t shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 30 September 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 16,500% in 2025, 21,600% in 2024, against 17,150% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "make your own t shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 5,400 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 12,100 in Oct 2022. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "make your own t shirt" 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); 8 related rising searches about "make" 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 10 Oct 2026, 06:12 UTC.