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 #4 in the 3D Art communities list.

Roughly 39K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Modeling, 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: +39K members
Growth: +2.7% / 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: 31K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. How do I find work as a 3D modeller with no higher education and very low income?
    2. Finished this 3D piece and I’d love some honest criticism
    3. I just got Anim8or, i specifically want to make something like baldi but i can't find any good tutorials for noobs to get better
    #1
    Advice Requests
    How do I find work as a 3D modeller with no higher education and very low income? · Finished this 3D piece and I’d love some honest criticism · I just got Anim8or, i specifically want to make something like baldi but i can't find any good tutorials for noobs to get better
    3
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Tired of juggling PureRef, Milanote, Pinterest, and finding references in folder hell? I built an all-in-one reference workspace
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Tired of juggling PureRef, Milanote, Pinterest, and finding references in folder hell? I built an all-in-one reference workspace
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    51 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    51
  • Modeling
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Modeling
    50
  • 3d
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    3d
    25
  • 3d Modeling
    24 posts in the past month
    #4
    3d Modeling
    24
  • Software
    20 posts in the past month
    #5
    Software
    20

Flair

  • Art Showcase
    149 posts in the past month
    1. Some of the models that I worked on for horizon forbidden west :)
    2. lowpoly short hairstyle
    3. The Goldfish Witch
    #1
    Art Showcase
    Some of the models that I worked on for horizon forbidden west :) · lowpoly short hairstyle · The Goldfish Witch
    149
  • Art Help & Critique
    34 posts in the past month
    1. How are complex hard-surface models like this actually made?
    2. Expanding wheel rig
    3. Rigging the wheel.
    #2
    Art Help & Critique
    How are complex hard-surface models like this actually made? · Expanding wheel rig · Rigging the wheel.
    34
  • Questions & Discussion
    14 posts in the past month
    1. How long does it take to sculpt a figurine like this in z brush ?
    2. How do I find work as a 3D modeller with no higher education and very low income?
    3. 2 months of progress :)
    #3
    Questions & Discussion
    How long does it take to sculpt a figurine like this in z brush ? · How do I find work as a 3D modeller with no higher education and very low income? · 2 months of progress :)
    14
  • Free Assets & Tools
    2 posts in the past month
    1. MK3 Toyota Supra
    2. Tired of juggling PureRef, Milanote, Pinterest, and finding references in folder hell? I built an all-in-one reference workspace
    #4
    Free Assets & Tools
    MK3 Toyota Supra · Tired of juggling PureRef, Milanote, Pinterest, and finding references in folder hell? I built an all-in-one reference workspace
    2
  • Free Tutorials
    1 post in the past month
    1. Importance of breaking down 3D portfolio piece + tips
    #5
    Free Tutorials
    Importance of breaking down 3D portfolio piece + tips
    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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