Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Nov 2022
"plaid flannel shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 1 Nov 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom and Canada. It has been recorded 4 times since; its biggest jump was 450% on 25 Sep 2026. It was last seen rising on 25 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 December — 33,100 a month at the top against ~3,450 in April, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by October.
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Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada. It has been recorded 4 times since, peaking at 450% on 25 September 2026.
Where is "plaid flannel shirt" rising right now?
Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 25 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 130% in 2025, against 450% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "plaid flannel shirt"?
Google Ads counted an average of 9,900 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 33,100 in Dec 2025. Demand is seasonal — plan for December and have listings live by October.
Can I put "plaid flannel 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 10 Oct 2026, 05:07 UTC.