When did "shirt monkey" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 89 times since, peaking at 31,450% on 7 November 2024.

Where is "shirt monkey" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 7 October 2026 (GB).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 13,000% in 2025, 17,550% in 2024, against 100% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "shirt monkey"?

Google Ads counted an average of 1,900 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 2,400 in May 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "shirt monkey" 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); 1 related rising searches about "monkey" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

shirt monkey

Google Trends rising search · first seen 3 Nov 2022

"shirt monkey" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 3 Nov 2022 in the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 89 times since; its biggest jump was 31,450% on 7 Nov 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 7 Oct 2026.

👕 shirt POD Design topic ✅ Free to use

First seen: 3 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 7 Oct 2026; 5 days ago
Times recorded: 89; 3 window/country combos
Peak: 31,450%; 7 Nov 2024
Countries: 🇬🇧; GB
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; 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 2025

16 Jul 2025 – 13 Oct 2025 · peak 13,000%

Same period in 2024

16 Jul 2024 – 13 Oct 2024 · peak 17,550%

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 1,900 searches a month, at its best 2,400 in May 2024.

~1,900 searches/month on average Ad competition: Low

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When did "shirt monkey" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 89 times since, peaking at 31,450% on 7 November 2024.
Where is "shirt monkey" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 7 October 2026 (GB).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 13,000% in 2025, 17,550% in 2024, against 100% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "shirt monkey"?: Google Ads counted an average of 1,900 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 2,400 in May 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "shirt monkey" 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); 1 related rising searches about "monkey" 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 13 Oct 2026, 04:31 UTC.