When did "stranger things shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 403 times since, peaking at 17,300% on 31 January 2026.

Where is "stranger things shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 13 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 250% in 2025, against 8,100% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "stranger things shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 60,500 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 246,000 in Dec 2025. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "stranger things shirt" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and 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 "stranger" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

stranger things shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"stranger things shirt" 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, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 403 times since; its biggest jump was 17,300% on 31 Jan 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 13 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt POD Design topic ⚠️ Needs a licence

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 13 Sep 2026; 6 days ago
Times recorded: 403; 20 window/country combos
Peak: 17,300%; 31 Jan 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, 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 6 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

22 Jun 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 · peak 250%

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

Searches peak in November–December — 246,000 a month at the top against ~17,267 in September, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~60,500 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "stranger things shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 403 times since, peaking at 17,300% on 31 January 2026.
Where is "stranger things shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 13 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 250% in 2025, against 8,100% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "stranger things shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 60,500 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 246,000 in Dec 2025. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "stranger things shirt" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and 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 "stranger" 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, 07:40 UTC.