When did "ugly sweater run" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 20 December 2025 in the US, Germany. It has been recorded 2 times since, peaking at 16,950% on 16 October 2026.

Where is "ugly sweater run" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 16 October 2026 (US, DE).

How does this year compare with last year?

Its rising windows were quiet in the same 90-day period last year — but monthly search volume peaks in November–December, so expect it to come back for the season rather than repeat this exact window.

How many people search for "ugly sweater run"?

Google Ads counted an average of 260 searches a month over the year to Nov 2025, peaking at 1,600 in Dec 2024. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "ugly sweater run" 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 sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "ugly" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

ugly sweater run

Google Trends rising search · first seen 20 Dec 2025

"ugly sweater run" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 20 Dec 2025 in the US and Germany. It has been recorded 2 times since; its biggest jump was 16,950% on 16 Oct 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 16 Oct 2026.

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First seen: 20 Dec 2025; 10 months ago
Last seen: 16 Oct 2026; 2 weeks ago
Times recorded: 2; 2 window/country combos
Peak: 16,950%; 16 Oct 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇩🇪; US, DE
Windows: 1H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 2 weeks ago.

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Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.Highest growth recorded in each month.

Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Nov 2025

Searches peak in November–December — 1,600 a month at the top against ~30 in February, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~260 searches/month on average Ad competition: Medium

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When did "ugly sweater run" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 20 December 2025 in the US, Germany. It has been recorded 2 times since, peaking at 16,950% on 16 October 2026.
Where is "ugly sweater run" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 16 October 2026 (US, DE).
How does this year compare with last year?: Its rising windows were quiet in the same 90-day period last year — but monthly search volume peaks in November–December, so expect it to come back for the season rather than repeat this exact window.
How many people search for "ugly sweater run"?: Google Ads counted an average of 260 searches a month over the year to Nov 2025, peaking at 1,600 in Dec 2024. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "ugly sweater run" 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 sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "ugly" 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 5 Nov 2026, 07:31 UTC.