board shorts

'board shorts' receives 60,500 monthly searches globally. That's strong demand without overwhelming competition, which is an attractive combination for sellers. Most of this demand (45%) comes from United States.

There are 4,399 Etsy listings competing for 'board shorts'. Relative to the search demand, that's low saturation. Well-optimized listings can rank on the first page without needing an extensive sales history — this is the kind of keyword where newer shops can gain a foothold.

'board shorts' has a keyword difficulty of 20/100 (easy). Combined with a median product price of $38, this is a strong opportunity — low competition and a price point that supports healthy margins.

Prices for 'board shorts' products range from $2.80 to $144.70. The median is $38 and the average is $42.78. 49% of listings fall in the $25 – $50 range, which is where most buyer expectations are set. With less competition, you have more pricing flexibility. Buyers searching this keyword may be willing to pay a premium if your product offers clear quality signals.

United States generates 45% of searches for 'board shorts'.

Since 'board shorts' is a broad, short keyword, Etsy will match it against thousands of listings. Your title needs to lead with this keyword followed by descriptive modifiers that signal exactly what you sell. Given the low difficulty, a complete listing with good photos and all 13 tags filled should be enough to reach the first page. Focus on getting your first few sales and reviews to lock in your position. Good supporting tags to use alongside 'board shorts' include 'swim trunks' and 'mens board shorts'.

The cost per click for 'board shorts' is $0.81. High ad competition combined with a median product price of $38 indicates strong buying intent — advertisers are spending because shoppers convert. Organic rankings for this keyword are especially valuable.

Search volume rose 49% between October 2025 and September 2026. A 49% increase on an already high-volume keyword signals growing opportunity — but expect more sellers to notice. Getting established now gives you a head start before competition catches up. Search interest was highest around June 2026.