r/3Dprinting

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About r/3Dprinting

/r/3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.

The community at a glance

r/3Dprinting is a Subreddit for 3D Printers with roughly 3.4M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the 3D Printing communities list.

Roughly 243K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include 3d Printing, Print, and Filament. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer, filament, and nozzle.

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Yearly: +243K members
Growth: +7.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 12K members
  • 2014: 16K members
  • 2015: 15K members
  • 2016: 41K members
  • 2017: 70K members
  • 2018: 94K members
  • 2019: 137K members
  • 2020: 221K members
  • 2021: 351K members
  • 2023: 1.0M members
  • 2024: 808K members
  • 2025: 438K members
  • 2026: 153K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 12K members
  • Oct: 14K members
  • Nov: 24K members
  • Dec: 29K members
  • Jan: 27K members
  • Feb: 20K members
  • Mar: 22K members
  • Apr: 21K members
  • May: 19K members
  • Jun: 21K members
  • Jul: 19K members
  • Aug: 3K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a file
    2. Help; I’m a novice and made a mistake.
    3. Help in Project - Roller blind side guide
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Looking for a file · Help; I’m a novice and made a mistake. · Help in Project - Roller blind side guide
    14
  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Help a mom out? 🤦🏻‍♀️
    2. Link me to your best 3D print -> Up-cycle collections
    3. Hey, New to all this... need some help or guidance. Thanks
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Help a mom out? 🤦🏻‍♀️ · Link me to your best 3D print -> Up-cycle collections · Hey, New to all this... need some help or guidance. Thanks
    10
  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. This is a spinning top I designed that uses steel ball bearings to increase spin time. How can I improve the design for V2?
    2. Share your TPU feeding setups so I can get some inspiration.
    3. Beyond the printer: what makes a successful digital manufacturing workflow?
    #3
    Ideas
    This is a spinning top I designed that uses steel ball bearings to increase spin time. How can I improve the design for V2? · Share your TPU feeding setups so I can get some inspiration. · Beyond the printer: what makes a successful digital manufacturing workflow?
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. My design was ripped off on Amazon - does that mean I made a good thing?
    2. I caught someone selling my STL file on Etsy. That is a new level of shameless.
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    My design was ripped off on Amazon - does that mean I made a good thing? · I caught someone selling my STL file on Etsy. That is a new level of shameless.
    2
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. California AB2047 Senate Appropriations Committee meeting is TODAY
    #5
    News
    California AB2047 Senate Appropriations Committee meeting is TODAY
    1

Topics

  • 3d Printing
    67 posts in the past month
    1. 3d printing Problem elegeoo centuri carbon
    2. 3D Printing slicer for old PC
    #1
    3d Printing
    3d printing Problem elegeoo centuri carbon · 3D Printing slicer for old PC
    67
  • Print
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Print
    23
  • Filament
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Filament Maker/Recycler material
    2. Which filament should I prefer? Roll for big sunshade
    3. Can we make nylon filament at home like this?
    #3
    Filament
    Filament Maker/Recycler material · Which filament should I prefer? Roll for big sunshade · Can we make nylon filament at home like this?
    9
  • Printing
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Printing
    7
  • Model
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Amazing 3D modeling work by u/Purple_Rooster3738!
    2. Roman dodecahedra have stumped archaeologists for 300 years, so I made a free parametric model you can print [OC]
    3. Roman dodecahedra have stumped archaeologists for 300 years, I made a free parametric model you can print [OC]
    #5
    Model
    Amazing 3D modeling work by u/Purple_Rooster3738! · Roman dodecahedra have stumped archaeologists for 300 years, so I made a free parametric model you can print [OC] · Roman dodecahedra have stumped archaeologists for 300 years, I made a free parametric model you can print [OC]
    6

Flair

  • Question
    56 posts in the past month
    1. Help a mom out? 🤦🏻‍♀️
    2. Looking for a file
    3. Volumetric speed test, unsure in how to interpret it
    #1
    Question
    Help a mom out? 🤦🏻‍♀️ · Looking for a file · Volumetric speed test, unsure in how to interpret it
    56
  • Troubleshooting
    49 posts in the past month
    1. Why does my extruder jam?
    2. First time using flexible resin is not going well
    3. Bambu A1: eSun PLA gets bubble only with 0.8 nozzle
    #2
    Troubleshooting
    Why does my extruder jam? · First time using flexible resin is not going well · Bambu A1: eSun PLA gets bubble only with 0.8 nozzle
    49
  • Project
    36 posts in the past month
    1. I just found this massive 3D-printed bench at a Shell gas station. 😯
    2. Designed an LED Arch that prints flat
    3. Project Hail Mary Spacesuit
    #3
    Project
    I just found this massive 3D-printed bench at a Shell gas station. 😯 · Designed an LED Arch that prints flat · Project Hail Mary Spacesuit
    36
  • Free Model
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Pokédex Gameboy
    2. 100% 3D printed towing playset — G Class with functional leaf spring suspension, snap-fit trailer hitch, and a floating speedboat. No screws, no glue.
    3. I designed a spinning top that makes its supports disappear when it spins
    #4
    Free Model
    Pokédex Gameboy · 100% 3D printed towing playset — G Class with functional leaf spring suspension, snap-fit trailer hitch, and a floating speedboat. No screws, no glue. · I designed a spinning top that makes its supports disappear when it spins
    13
  • Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I caught someone selling my STL file on Etsy. That is a new level of shameless.
    2. Clarifications about the printer fire incident
    3. 3D printed light cover
    #5
    Discussion
    I caught someone selling my STL file on Etsy. That is a new level of shameless. · Clarifications about the printer fire incident · 3D printed light cover
    12

Product recommendations

  • 3d printer
    25 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best budget, upgradable 3D printer for beginners?
    2. Best 2nd printer option to compliment K1 Max?
    3. Best FDM printer for a beginner under $500
    #1
    3d printer
    What’s the best budget, upgradable 3D printer for beginners? · Best 2nd printer option to compliment K1 Max? · Best FDM printer for a beginner under $500
    25
  • filament
    11 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best Glow-in-the-dark filament?
    2. what is the best pla+ on the market price to performance
    3. What is the best filament to 3D print cosplay?
    #2
    filament
    What is the best Glow-in-the-dark filament? · what is the best pla+ on the market price to performance · What is the best filament to 3D print cosplay?
    11
  • nozzle
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best nozzle for PA612-CF15 on Qidi Q1 Pro?
    2. Best 0.6mm nozzle for SV06 Plus Ace?
    #3
    nozzle
    Best nozzle for PA612-CF15 on Qidi Q1 Pro? · Best 0.6mm nozzle for SV06 Plus Ace?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/3Dprinting for?
Best for 3D Printers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/3Dprinting 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/3Dprinting have?
Roughly 3.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/3Dprinting on?
r/3Dprinting 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/3Dprinting cover?
On the Hive Index, r/3Dprinting is organized under 3D Printers.
How do I join r/3Dprinting?
You can join r/3Dprinting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the 3D Printing communities like?
Communities for 3D printing enthusiasts to share prints, swap settings, and troubleshoot. Reddit hosts some of the largest communities, with active discussions for everything from miniature printing and functional prints to resin work and printer builds. Good for setup help, material recommendations, and showing off what you made.
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