When did "plain sweatshirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 9 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 29 times since, peaking at 122,400% on 1 September 2026.

Where is "plain sweatshirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 24 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 600% in 2024, against 122,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "plain sweatshirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 4,400 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 14,800 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.

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

plain sweatshirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 9 Aug 2023

"plain sweatshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweatshirts, first seen on 9 Aug 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 29 times since; its biggest jump was 122,400% on 1 Sep 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 24 Sep 2026.

🧥 sweatshirt POD Generic product

First seen: 9 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 24 Sep 2026; 2 weeks ago
Times recorded: 29; 12 window/country combos
Peak: 122,400%; 1 Sep 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 2 weeks 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

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 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 Aug 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 4,400 searches a month, at its best 14,800 in Nov 2022.

~4,400 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "plain sweatshirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 9 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 29 times since, peaking at 122,400% on 1 September 2026.
Where is "plain sweatshirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 24 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 600% in 2024, against 122,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "plain sweatshirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 4,400 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 14,800 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "plain sweatshirt" 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 sweatshirts); 8 related rising searches about "plain" 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 9 Oct 2026, 20:55 UTC.