When did "uniqlo waffle shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 2 October 2024 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada. It has been recorded 97 times since, peaking at 93,450% on 14 February 2026.

Where is "uniqlo waffle shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 17 August 2026 (US, GB, CA).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 550% in 2025, 6,400% in 2024, against 2,050% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "uniqlo waffle shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 1,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2024, peaking at 2,900 in Dec 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "uniqlo waffle shirt" on a shirt or a listing?

Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.

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 "uniqlo" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

uniqlo waffle shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 2 Oct 2024

"uniqlo waffle shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 2 Oct 2024 in the US, the United Kingdom and Canada. It has been recorded 97 times since; its biggest jump was 93,450% on 14 Feb 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 17 Aug 2026.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 2 Oct 2024; 2 years ago
Last seen: 17 Aug 2026; 1 month ago
Times recorded: 97; 7 window/country combos
Peak: 93,450%; 14 Feb 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦; US, GB, CA
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

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

13 Jul 2025 – 10 Oct 2025 · peak 550%

Same period in 2024

13 Jul 2024 – 10 Oct 2024 · peak 6,400%

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 2024

Demand holds up year-round: around 1,900 searches a month, at its best 2,900 in Dec 2023.

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

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When did "uniqlo waffle shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 2 October 2024 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada. It has been recorded 97 times since, peaking at 93,450% on 14 February 2026.
Where is "uniqlo waffle shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 17 August 2026 (US, GB, CA).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 550% in 2025, 6,400% in 2024, against 2,050% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "uniqlo waffle shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 1,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2024, peaking at 2,900 in Dec 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "uniqlo waffle shirt" on a shirt or a listing?: Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.
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 "uniqlo" 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 10 Oct 2026, 08:04 UTC.