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 #2 in the 3D Art communities list.

Roughly 43K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Model, Modeling, and 3d Modeling. 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: +43K members
Growth: +3.0% / 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: 35K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. First 3D model made for my project, feedback very much appreciated. (Shapr3D)
    2. Finished several models, feedback welcome
    3. Just got into 3D modelling. Decided to make an ironclad battleship. Any feedback would be appreciated. (Tinkercad)
    #1
    Advice Requests
    First 3D model made for my project, feedback very much appreciated. (Shapr3D) · Finished several models, feedback welcome · Just got into 3D modelling. Decided to make an ironclad battleship. Any feedback would be appreciated. (Tinkercad)
    6
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. How do I fix this?
    2. Looking for a Photo Studio for my models
    #2
    Solution Requests
    How do I fix this? · Looking for a Photo Studio for my models
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Building a Free Tactical FPS Inspired by Joint Operations — Join Our Community! 🎮🔥
    #3
    Self-Promotion
    Building a Free Tactical FPS Inspired by Joint Operations — Join Our Community! 🎮🔥
    1

Topics

  • Model
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Is there a reason for rounded shoulders on ‘default’ body models
    2. 3D Gun Model
    3. First 3D model made for my project, feedback very much appreciated. (Shapr3D)
    #1
    Model
    Is there a reason for rounded shoulders on ‘default’ body models · 3D Gun Model · First 3D model made for my project, feedback very much appreciated. (Shapr3D)
    25
  • Modeling
    24 posts in the past month
    #2
    Modeling
    24
  • 3d Modeling
    23 posts in the past month
    #3
    3d Modeling
    23
  • Software
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    Software
    20
  • 3d Model
    18 posts in the past month
    #5
    3d Model
    18

Flair

  • Art Showcase
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Sculpt I did recently
    2. Female Draco Malfoy (Redteneri Inspired)
    3. Lizard Warrior
    #1
    Art Showcase
    Sculpt I did recently · Female Draco Malfoy (Redteneri Inspired) · Lizard Warrior
    58
  • Questions & Discussion
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Is there a reason for rounded shoulders on ‘default’ body models
    2. How do I fix this?
    3. What is the workflow from marvellous designer to zbrush?
    #2
    Questions & Discussion
    Is there a reason for rounded shoulders on ‘default’ body models · How do I fix this? · What is the workflow from marvellous designer to zbrush?
    17
  • Art Help & Critique
    7 posts in the past month
    1. First 3D model made for my project, feedback very much appreciated. (Shapr3D)
    2. Finished several models, feedback welcome
    3. K-Truck (WIP) looking for texture feedback
    #3
    Art Help & Critique
    First 3D model made for my project, feedback very much appreciated. (Shapr3D) · Finished several models, feedback welcome · K-Truck (WIP) looking for texture feedback
    7
  • Free Tutorials
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Lighting and Rendering
    2. MAYA - 02 Modeling - 56 Mesh Display Menu (Part 11): Prelight
    #4
    Free Tutorials
    Lighting and Rendering · MAYA - 02 Modeling - 56 Mesh Display Menu (Part 11): Prelight
    2
  • Free Assets & Tools
    1 post in the past month
    1. 5 Stylized Halloween Characters
    #5
    Free Assets & Tools
    5 Stylized Halloween Characters
    1

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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