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 #1 in the 3D Printing communities list.

Roughly 239K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include 3d Printing, Printing, 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: +239K members
Growth: +7.6% / 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: 128K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 16K members
  • Aug: 13K members
  • 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: 18K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. What causes this to happen and how can I fix it?
    2. 3D printer Y axis belt loose
    3. Is it allowed to ask where to hire someone to do a custom 3d print for me?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    What causes this to happen and how can I fix it? · 3D printer Y axis belt loose · Is it allowed to ask where to hire someone to do a custom 3d print for me?
    11
  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. So what can I do ?
    2. 3D Printer Room Ventilation - Update
    3. Spent my entire first year fighting first-layer adhesion, turns out just washing the bed with dish soap and water fixed it almost completely
    #2
    Advice Requests
    So what can I do ? · 3D Printer Room Ventilation - Update · Spent my entire first year fighting first-layer adhesion, turns out just washing the bed with dish soap and water fixed it almost completely
    10
  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I designed this Spinning Rocket Toy for my kiddos! It requires no AMS to print and no glue to assemble!
    2. Designed a model to help with family planning
    3. I've made a contraption to put the salvaged screen of any old laptop. You may also screw the adapter on it!! With this, you may have a new computer screen for 20€!!
    #3
    Ideas
    I designed this Spinning Rocket Toy for my kiddos! It requires no AMS to print and no glue to assemble! · Designed a model to help with family planning · I've made a contraption to put the salvaged screen of any old laptop. You may also screw the adapter on it!! With this, you may have a new computer screen for 20€!!
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Sloppy prints
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Sloppy prints
    1

Topics

  • 3d Printing
    106 posts in the past month
    1. Saving a Discarded Table with Some 3D Printing
    #1
    3d Printing
    Saving a Discarded Table with Some 3D Printing
    106
  • Printing
    73 posts in the past month
    1. Printing a model of Black Hole. This is cool
    2. Hey all my daughter is getting into printing
    #2
    Printing
    Printing a model of Black Hole. This is cool · Hey all my daughter is getting into printing
    73
  • Filament
    60 posts in the past month
    1. Remember, kids: Always make sure to open your filament boxes as soon as you get them.
    2. My awesome and incredibly generous friend gifted me his filament overflow so he’d have an easier time moving.
    3. Hey AMS or other filament system users! Do you actually use them?
    #3
    Filament
    Remember, kids: Always make sure to open your filament boxes as soon as you get them. · My awesome and incredibly generous friend gifted me his filament overflow so he’d have an easier time moving. · Hey AMS or other filament system users! Do you actually use them?
    60
  • 3d Printer
    55 posts in the past month
    1. Finally, my first 3D printer has arrived!
    2. Whats wrong with my 3d printer?
    3. Help me to choose my first 3D printer.
    #4
    3d Printer
    Finally, my first 3D printer has arrived! · Whats wrong with my 3d printer? · Help me to choose my first 3D printer.
    55
  • Print
    49 posts in the past month
    1. Printing a model of Black Hole. This is cool
    2. Printed this Giant DK barrel! Bananas for scale.
    3. I 3D Modeled and Printed HMS Beyblades
    #5
    Print
    Printing a model of Black Hole. This is cool · Printed this Giant DK barrel! Bananas for scale. · I 3D Modeled and Printed HMS Beyblades
    49

Flair

  • Project
    61 posts in the past month
    1. My take on iron on TPU
    2. Printing a model of Black Hole. This is cool
    3. 3D Printed 1.9TDI Engine
    #1
    Project
    My take on iron on TPU · Printing a model of Black Hole. This is cool · 3D Printed 1.9TDI Engine
    61
  • Question
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Is it possible to Print this and have it last longer than 20 minutes
    2. Closest match trans(parent/lucent) PLA to this color?
    3. How to Size for Body Armor?
    #2
    Question
    Is it possible to Print this and have it last longer than 20 minutes · Closest match trans(parent/lucent) PLA to this color? · How to Size for Body Armor?
    41
  • Troubleshooting
    39 posts in the past month
    1. So what can I do ?
    2. Spent my entire first year fighting first-layer adhesion, turns out just washing the bed with dish soap and water fixed it almost completely
    3. What in the world is happening
    #3
    Troubleshooting
    So what can I do ? · Spent my entire first year fighting first-layer adhesion, turns out just washing the bed with dish soap and water fixed it almost completely · What in the world is happening
    39
  • Discussion
    21 posts in the past month
    1. no way…
    2. A video showing the process I use for ironing on tpu designs
    3. When you get the ironing settings dialed in
    #4
    Discussion
    no way… · A video showing the process I use for ironing on tpu designs · When you get the ironing settings dialed in
    21
  • Free Model
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I just published my first fully parametric model! So proud
    2. I designed this Spinning Rocket Toy for my kiddos! It requires no AMS to print and no glue to assemble!
    3. Life sized Batman statue. Modelled and printed by myself. Yes I'm insane.
    #5
    Free Model
    I just published my first fully parametric model! So proud · I designed this Spinning Rocket Toy for my kiddos! It requires no AMS to print and no glue to assemble! · Life sized Batman statue. Modelled and printed by myself. Yes I'm insane.
    19

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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