r/3Dmodeling

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About r/3Dmodeling

A place where you can show off your 3D models, artworks, and designs.

The community at a glance

r/3Dmodeling is a Subreddit for 3D Artists with roughly 1.5M members. It has been around since 2011. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the 3D Art communities list.

Roughly 34K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Modeling, Struggling, and 3d. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention 3d modeling software.

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Established 2011
1.5M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +34K members
Growth: +2.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 10K members
  • 2019: 24K members
  • 2020: 47K members
  • 2021: 46K members
  • 2023: 343K members
  • 2024: 820K members
  • 2025: 152K members
  • 2026: 24K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 796 members
  • Sep: 261 members
  • Oct: 418 members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Should I start with low poly before attempting high poly models?
    2. Hello, How to find Clients as a 3d Artist?
    3. Want some feedback
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Should I start with low poly before attempting high poly models? · Hello, How to find Clients as a 3d Artist? · Want some feedback
    5
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. How do I fix the UV map from this apple?
    2. I made a free, open source Blender add-on that imports Maya .ma files, no Maya license needed
    3. Made a tool to extract textures from images
    #2
    Solution Requests
    How do I fix the UV map from this apple? · I made a free, open source Blender add-on that imports Maya .ma files, no Maya license needed · Made a tool to extract textures from images
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I'm tired, boss
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I'm tired, boss
    1

Topics

  • Modeling
    61 posts in the past month
    1. Rig for an animated Pilot I'm working on
    2. A Secret Village - 3D Environment
    3. WIP
    #1
    Modeling
    Rig for an animated Pilot I'm working on · A Secret Village - 3D Environment · WIP
    61
  • Struggling
    55 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    55
  • 3d
    32 posts in the past month
    1. A Secret Village - 3D Environment
    2. 3D Viking
    3. Bane [3D Model]
    #3
    3d
    A Secret Village - 3D Environment · 3D Viking · Bane [3D Model]
    32
  • 3d Modeling
    27 posts in the past month
    1. How is my 3d model..?
    2. Slayer Espresso Machine for Coffee Lovers ☕
    #4
    3d Modeling
    How is my 3d model..? · Slayer Espresso Machine for Coffee Lovers ☕
    27
  • Model
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Rig for an animated Pilot I'm working on
    2. WIP
    3. 3D Viking
    #5
    Model
    Rig for an animated Pilot I'm working on · WIP · 3D Viking
    22

Flair

  • Art Showcase
    167 posts in the past month
    1. Erling Haaland - Stylized Sculpt
    2. 5head experiment
    3. My ~6 months progress
    #1
    Art Showcase
    Erling Haaland - Stylized Sculpt · 5head experiment · My ~6 months progress
    167
  • Art Help & Critique
    18 posts in the past month
    1. 3d modeling a sword
    2. How's the topology?
    3. Want some feedback
    #2
    Art Help & Critique
    3d modeling a sword · How's the topology? · Want some feedback
    18
  • Questions & Discussion
    13 posts in the past month
    1. How do I fix the UV map from this apple?
    2. I'm tired, boss
    3. Should I start with low poly before attempting high poly models?
    #3
    Questions & Discussion
    How do I fix the UV map from this apple? · I'm tired, boss · Should I start with low poly before attempting high poly models?
    13
  • Free Assets & Tools
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I made a free, open source Blender add-on that imports Maya .ma files, no Maya license needed
    2. Made a tool to extract textures from images
    #4
    Free Assets & Tools
    I made a free, open source Blender add-on that imports Maya .ma files, no Maya license needed · Made a tool to extract textures from images
    2

Product recommendations

  • 3d modeling software
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best 3d modeling software for beginner landscape design?
    2. Best Modeling Software for Mac?
    3. What 3d modelling Platforms do you Recommend?
    #1
    3d modeling software
    Best 3d modeling software for beginner landscape design? · Best Modeling Software for Mac? · What 3d modelling Platforms do you Recommend?
    8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/3Dmodeling for?
Best for 3D Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/3Dmodeling 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/3Dmodeling have?
Roughly 1.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/3Dmodeling on?
r/3Dmodeling 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/3Dmodeling cover?
On the Hive Index, r/3Dmodeling is organized under 3D Artists.
How do I join r/3Dmodeling?
You can join r/3Dmodeling by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the 3D Art communities like?
Communities for 3D artists working in modeling, rendering, animation, and visual effects. You will find portfolio feedback, asset sharing, and software help across Discord servers and dedicated platforms, with communities organized around tools like Blender, Cinema 4D, and ZBrush.
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