When did "the very hungry caterpillar" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 11 January 2025 in the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 33 times since, peaking at 67,550% on 11 January 2025.

Where is "the very hungry caterpillar" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 15 January 2025 (GB).

Is "the very hungry caterpillar" seasonal?

It has not been rising in the last 90 days, but over the last 24 months it rose in 1 separate month, peaking at 67,550% in January 2025. That is a seasonal pattern: plan for the season rather than the week.

How many people search for "the very hungry caterpillar"?

Google Ads counted an average of 110,000 searches a month over the year to Dec 2024, peaking at 135,000 in Mar 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

the very hungry caterpillar

Google Trends rising search · first seen 11 Jan 2025

"the very hungry caterpillar" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 11 Jan 2025 in the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 33 times since; its biggest jump was 67,550% on 11 Jan 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 15 Jan 2025.

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First seen: 11 Jan 2025; 1 year ago
Last seen: 15 Jan 2025; 1 year ago
Times recorded: 33; 3 window/country combos
Peak: 67,550%; 11 Jan 2025
Countries: 🇬🇧; GB
Windows: 4H · 1D · 7D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 1 year ago.

Last 24 months

Nothing in the last 90 days — this one is out of season. Highest growth recorded in each month.

Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Dec 2024

Demand holds up year-round: around 110,000 searches a month, at its best 135,000 in Mar 2024.

~110,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "the very hungry caterpillar" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 11 January 2025 in the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 33 times since, peaking at 67,550% on 11 January 2025.
Where is "the very hungry caterpillar" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 15 January 2025 (GB).
Is "the very hungry caterpillar" seasonal?: It has not been rising in the last 90 days, but over the last 24 months it rose in 1 separate month, peaking at 67,550% in January 2025. That is a seasonal pattern: plan for the season rather than the week.
How many people search for "the very hungry caterpillar"?: Google Ads counted an average of 110,000 searches a month over the year to Dec 2024, peaking at 135,000 in Mar 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 17 Sep 2026, 13:26 UTC.