Print-on-demand Personalization Insights and Trends Analysis

Did you know that only 5% of new products succeed each year due to a lack of data and market insights? Knowing and applying the data is the key to staying ahead, especially if you aim to boost sales for your BFCM campaigns and plan to skyrocket your business. To help you stay ahead, Teeinblue partnered with ShineOn to create the POD Personalization Metrics, Insights, and Trends Analysis. By analyzing over 8 million personalized orders from 2024–2025, the document reveals what’s driving conversions, boosting AOV, and shaping the next phase of print-on-demand personalization. Let’s explore the key insights that separate the top-performing sellers from the rest.

Product personalization metrics and insights from Teeinblue 

Increasing Demand for Customizable Products

The latest data proves that personalization isn’t just a passing trend; it’s accelerating fast. Between 2021 and 2024, Teeinblue sellers saw personalized orders surge from 1.6 million to 5.4 million items, marking a remarkable 35.45% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

Globally, the personalized gifts market reached $28.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit $59.24 billion by 2032, growing at a 9.69% CAGR. This shows that customization has officially evolved from a nice-to-have into a core customer expectation, and sellers who adapt early stand to gain the most in the next growth wave of print-on-demand personalization.

Top Personalization Features That Truly Convert

From the exclusive data conducted by Teeinblue, these 3 features account for over 90% of all personalization campaigns on Shopify:

• Custom text
• Clipart
• Photo Upload

Mastering these three foundational features first ensures you’re competing where customer demand is proven, and conversion is strongest.

Get the document for more insights about which personalization features drive the highest AOV, boost conversion rates, and reveal untapped opportunities for your next best-selling product.

Custom text, clipart and photo upload are top 3 popular personalization features 

Popular Products That Sell (and Resell): ShineOn’s Winning Data

From ShineOn’s top sellers, one insight stands out: A few key products can dominate across all occasions. Below are some of the top-winning products based on ShineOn's data:

• Forever Love Necklace topped the Q4 2024, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day charts.
• Graphic Journal and Acrylic Square Plaque also appear in Mother's Day and Father's Day top 5, proving personalization works across both jewelry and lifestyle gifts.

Top 3 trending products for the holiday season from ShineOn 

ShineOn's dominating product statistics across all occasions

Scale Smarter: Boost AOV with Data-Backed Personalization

While the average order value (AOV) for all personalized products is $34.57, certain features can outperform this benchmark:

• Moon Phase
• Route Map
• Scrabble

Find out more about the reasons why Moon Phase personalization is a high-value, low-competition niche that you should adopt in our new POD Personalization Metrics, Insights, and Trends Analysis.

Emerging Product Personalization Trends for 2025–2026

The next wave of personalization will be defined by AI creativity, faster customization, and emotionally resonant designs.

• Gen AI becomes a game changer: AI photo effects help turn customer photos into unique cartoon, royal, or fantasy portraits, giving you a new creative edge and allowing them to charge higher prices.
• Simple personalization takes the lead: Shoppers increasingly prefer simple, fast personalization, such as adding a name, date, or photo in seconds.
• Family and relationship designs rise in demand: Matching family shirts, couple sets, and pet + owner portraits are trending as shoppers look for personal and shareable gifts.
• Nostalgia-inspired designs make a comeback: Retro effects and “Made in [birth year]” themes are gaining traction heading into 2026.

As personalization continues to reshape eCommerce, one thing is clear. Sellers who act on data, not guesses, will lead the next wave of growth. Whether it’s using AI photo effects, simplifying your customization flow, or focusing on emotional designs, the opportunities in print-on-demand personalization have never been bigger. Join the Teeinblue Global Community to connect with thousands of POD sellers, share ideas, and stay updated on the latest product personalization trends.

FAQs - Print-on-demand Personalization Insights and Trends

1 - Is the POD Personalization Metrics, Insights, and Trends Analysis free to download?

Yes! The report is completely free to access. Teeinblue released it to help POD sellers better understand key personalization trends, benchmark their performance, and plan for the upcoming sales seasons.

2 - Has this data been published or shared before?

No, this report contains exclusive, first-time-released data collected from over 8 million personalized order items processed through Teeinblue, along with performance metrics from ShineOn. It’s the most comprehensive and up-to-date personalization analysis available to date.

3 - Who can benefit from reading this report?

The document is for anyone selling or planning to sell personalized products, from beginners to top Shopify or Etsy store owners. It’s especially valuable for those aiming to refine their print-on-demand personalization strategy using real market insights instead of guesswork.

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