When did "r u ok day shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 August 2023 in Australia. It has been recorded 152 times since, peaking at 39,750% on 11 September 2024.

Where is "r u ok day shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 14 September 2026 (AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 39,750% in 2024, against 5,300% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "r u ok day shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 170 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 1,600 in Sep 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for September and have listings live by July.

Can I put "r u ok day shirt" on a shirt or a listing?

Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.

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 "day" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

r u ok day shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Aug 2023

"r u ok day shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 31 Aug 2023 in Australia. It has been recorded 152 times since; its biggest jump was 39,750% on 11 Sep 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 14 Sep 2026.

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First seen: 31 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 14 Sep 2026; 5 days ago
Times recorded: 152; 9 window/country combos
Peak: 39,750%; 11 Sep 2024
Countries: 🇦🇺; AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 5 days 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

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 39,750%

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 2024

Searches peak in September — 1,600 a month at the top against ~10 in November, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by July.

~170 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "r u ok day shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 August 2023 in Australia. It has been recorded 152 times since, peaking at 39,750% on 11 September 2024.
Where is "r u ok day shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 14 September 2026 (AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 39,750% in 2024, against 5,300% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "r u ok day shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 170 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 1,600 in Sep 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for September and have listings live by July.
Can I put "r u ok day shirt" on a shirt or a listing?: Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.
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 "day" 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 19 Sep 2026, 10:56 UTC.