r/3dAnimation

Community Overview

About r/3dAnimation

Welcome to r/3DAnimation! This subreddit is all about 3D animation. Share your work, connect with other artists, collaborate on projects, and find job opportunities!

The community at a glance

r/3dAnimation is a Subreddit for Animators with roughly 16K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 10th largest community in the Animation topic page.

Roughly 10K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Animation, 3d, and Blender.

On Reddit
Established 2009
16K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +10K members
Growth: +154.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1 members
  • 2014: 0 members
  • 2015: 2 members
  • 2016: 8 members
  • 2017: 41 members
  • 2024: 5K members
  • 2025: 5K members
  • 2026: 6K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 622 members
  • Oct: 803 members
  • Nov: 724 members
  • Dec: 870 members
  • Jan: 906 members
  • Feb: 683 members
  • Mar: 745 members
  • Apr: 751 members
  • May: 915 members
  • Jun: 988 members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 31 members

Topics

  • Animation
    173 posts in the past month
    #1
    Animation
    173
  • 3d
    102 posts in the past month
    #2
    3d
    102
  • Blender
    34 posts in the past month
    #3
    Blender
    34
  • Feedback
    25 posts in the past month
    #4
    Feedback
    25
  • 3d Animation
    23 posts in the past month
    #5
    3d Animation
    23

Flair

  • Sharing
    90 posts in the past month
    1. The Client (short film)
    2. 260 hrs of work + lots of coffee. Solo personal project.
    3. I got tired of wasting hours fixing mesh clipping and setting up drivers, so I built a Blender animation addon to automate it.
    #1
    Sharing
    The Client (short film) · 260 hrs of work + lots of coffee. Solo personal project. · I got tired of wasting hours fixing mesh clipping and setting up drivers, so I built a Blender animation addon to automate it.
    90
  • Critique
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Any feedback on the timing before I move on to the spline stage would be appreciated
    2. Is the Blocking detailed enough
    3. Deadpool Breakdance Blocking Pass
    #2
    Critique
    Any feedback on the timing before I move on to the spline stage would be appreciated · Is the Blocking detailed enough · Deadpool Breakdance Blocking Pass
    20
  • Question
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Rendering style
    2. i need help on how to get rid of the jitters
    3. How did they do this?
    #3
    Question
    Rendering style · i need help on how to get rid of the jitters · How did they do this?
    19
  • Showreel
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Rex and Vex BTS
    2. after hours (blender 3D animation)
    3. Rex and Vex
    #4
    Showreel
    Rex and Vex BTS · after hours (blender 3D animation) · Rex and Vex
    13
  • Character Design
    5 posts in the past month
    1. More animation practise
    2. "Escape" from my 3D anim class (OC)
    3. Brare Rabbits $wag Styles
    #5
    Character Design
    More animation practise · "Escape" from my 3D anim class (OC) · Brare Rabbits $wag Styles
    5

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/3dAnimation for?
Best for Animators enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/3dAnimation free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/3dAnimation have?
Roughly 16K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/3dAnimation on?
r/3dAnimation runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/3dAnimation cover?
On the Hive Index, r/3dAnimation is organized under Animators.
How do I join r/3dAnimation?
You can join r/3dAnimation by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animation communities like?
Communities for animators working in 2D, 3D, stop motion, and character design. Reddit and Discord are the main platforms for sharing work, getting feedback, finding job opportunities, and connecting with other professionals at all stages of the craft.

Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
(-70%)
6
Visitors /mo
(-60%)
1
Referrals /mo
(-86%)

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