Google Trends rising search · first seen 12 Nov 2022
"mens plaid shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 12 Nov 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom and Canada. It has been recorded 33 times since; its biggest jump was 21,100% on 8 Dec 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 7 Sep 2026.
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
Searches peak in October–December — 9,900 a month at the top against ~2,025 in July, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by August.
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Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 12 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada. It has been recorded 33 times since, peaking at 21,100% on 8 December 2025.
Where is "mens plaid shirt" rising right now?
Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 7 September 2026 (US, GB, CA).
How does this year compare with last year?
Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 13,900% in 2024, against 400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "mens plaid shirt"?
Google Ads counted an average of 2,900 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 9,900 in Nov 2022. Demand is seasonal — plan for October–December and have listings live by August.
Can I put "mens plaid 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 "plaid" 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 18 Sep 2026, 13:15 UTC.