When did "shirt in a box" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia. It has been recorded 850 times since, peaking at 292,050% on 30 January 2025.

Where is "shirt in a box" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 20 September 2026 (US, GB, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 28,650% in 2025, 37,850% in 2024, against 10,000% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "shirt in a box"?

Google Ads counted an average of 18,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 40,500 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "shirt in a box" 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); 5 related rising searches about "box" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

shirt in a box

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"shirt in a box" 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 and Australia. It has been recorded 850 times since; its biggest jump was 292,050% on 30 Jan 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 20 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt POD Generic product

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 20 Sep 2026; 2 weeks ago
Times recorded: 850; 16 window/country combos
Peak: 292,050%; 30 Jan 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇦🇺; US, GB, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 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 2025

11 Jul 2025 – 8 Oct 2025 · peak 28,650%

Same period in 2024

11 Jul 2024 – 8 Oct 2024 · peak 37,850%

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 18,100 searches a month, at its best 40,500 in Nov 2022.

~18,100 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "shirt in a box" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia. It has been recorded 850 times since, peaking at 292,050% on 30 January 2025.
Where is "shirt in a box" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 20 September 2026 (US, GB, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 28,650% in 2025, 37,850% in 2024, against 10,000% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "shirt in a box"?: Google Ads counted an average of 18,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 40,500 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "shirt in a box" 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); 5 related rising searches about "box" 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 8 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTC.