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 #6 in the 3D Art communities list.

Roughly 41K 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: +41K members
Growth: +2.8% / 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: 33K 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: 206 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Need advice. First time modeling an entire character and rigging it
    2. Share thoughts and give critiques please! (Blender latest version)
    3. best places to find a lot of pre rendered scenes/backgrounds?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Need advice. First time modeling an entire character and rigging it · Share thoughts and give critiques please! (Blender latest version) · best places to find a lot of pre rendered scenes/backgrounds?
    4
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Can someone help me find a good 3D printable model of hammer of Gersons head
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Can someone help me find a good 3D printable model of hammer of Gersons head
    1

Topics

  • Modeling
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Robot Modeling & Texturing Tutorial - Full Production Pipeline
    2. Why is Maya used for modeling in VFX and games?
    3. First time modeling a character. Is this ready to sculpt?
    #1
    Modeling
    Robot Modeling & Texturing Tutorial - Full Production Pipeline · Why is Maya used for modeling in VFX and games? · First time modeling a character. Is this ready to sculpt?
    58
  • Struggling
    51 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    51
  • 3d
    31 posts in the past month
    1. My resent low poly 3d models ( animals & bones l
    2. 3D Model of a Human Head created inside Blender
    3. [Fan Art] My Batman Stylized 3D Model – Inspired by Arkham City & The Animated Series!
    #3
    3d
    My resent low poly 3d models ( animals & bones l · 3D Model of a Human Head created inside Blender · [Fan Art] My Batman Stylized 3D Model – Inspired by Arkham City & The Animated Series!
    31
  • 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
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Tried making my own pen design in 3D! What do you think ?
    2. Meili
    3. Ganondorf WIP 2
    #1
    Art Showcase
    Tried making my own pen design in 3D! What do you think ? · Meili · Ganondorf WIP 2
    42
  • Art Help & Critique
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Need advice. First time modeling an entire character and rigging it
    2. Camera and bag wip update
    3. Is it enough polygon for my asset?
    #2
    Art Help & Critique
    Need advice. First time modeling an entire character and rigging it · Camera and bag wip update · Is it enough polygon for my asset?
    18
  • Questions & Discussion
    15 posts in the past month
    1. I am actively working on it
    2. How can I find a job after graduation?
    3. What should I do?
    #3
    Questions & Discussion
    I am actively working on it · How can I find a job after graduation? · What should I do?
    15
  • Free Assets & Tools
    4 posts in the past month
    1. The mining bounty ; I spent weeks modelling a 30-metre machine whose entire job is to sit very still while mud sinks.
    2. Handpainted flower pack
    3. Tropical Terrace
    #4
    Free Assets & Tools
    The mining bounty ; I spent weeks modelling a 30-metre machine whose entire job is to sit very still while mud sinks. · Handpainted flower pack · Tropical Terrace
    4
  • Free Tutorials
    1 post in the past month
    1. MAYA - 02 Modeling - 54 Mesh Display Menu (Part 9): Vertex Color Sets
    #5
    Free Tutorials
    MAYA - 02 Modeling - 54 Mesh Display Menu (Part 9): Vertex Color Sets
    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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