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 #2 in the 3D Printing communities list.

Roughly 252K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include 3d Printing, Petg, and Support. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer, filament, and nozzle.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +252K members
Growth: +7.9% / 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: 187K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 18K members
  • Sep: 16K members
  • Oct: 3K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a box generator that makes unevenly sized compartments.
    2. I'm looking for stl files for a sliding chisel sharpening jig. Anyone know of anything similar?
    3. I'm looking for stl files for a sliding chisel sharpening jig. Anyone know of anything similar?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Looking for a box generator that makes unevenly sized compartments. · I'm looking for stl files for a sliding chisel sharpening jig. Anyone know of anything similar? · I'm looking for stl files for a sliding chisel sharpening jig. Anyone know of anything similar?
    16
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. New Printer. Haven't even been able to print anything yet. Error code 1220
    2. Common failure: original plastic brackets crumble after years in sun. Dealer wants 500-800€ to remove entire roof.
    3. Common failure: original Fiat 500C plastic brackets crumble after years in sun. Workshops want 500-800€ to remove entire roof.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    New Printer. Haven't even been able to print anything yet. Error code 1220 · Common failure: original plastic brackets crumble after years in sun. Dealer wants 500-800€ to remove entire roof. · Common failure: original Fiat 500C plastic brackets crumble after years in sun. Workshops want 500-800€ to remove entire roof.
    6
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Second time working on a cosplay prop, just got some questions !
    2. new motherboard for a longer lk5 pro advice please
    3. help please
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Second time working on a cosplay prop, just got some questions ! · new motherboard for a longer lk5 pro advice please · help please
    3
  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Id like to share some sculptural bowls
    2. Mega Ramp in action!
    3. Minimalistic cup saucer
    #4
    Ideas
    Id like to share some sculptural bowls · Mega Ramp in action! · Minimalistic cup saucer
    3
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I run 57 Bambu printers for my business, Built a free tool because managing them was breaking me, now opening it up for feedback
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    I run 57 Bambu printers for my business, Built a free tool because managing them was breaking me, now opening it up for feedback
    1

Topics

  • 3d Printing
    20 posts in the past month
    1. A crab robot made almost entirely with 3D printing. 🦀
    #1
    3d Printing
    A crab robot made almost entirely with 3D printing. 🦀
    20
  • Petg
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Printing PETG, strings, blobs, wavy lines
    2. First time using PETG on AD5X. What am I doing wrong?
    3. First layer problems with PETG CF
    #2
    Petg
    Printing PETG, strings, blobs, wavy lines · First time using PETG on AD5X. What am I doing wrong? · First layer problems with PETG CF
    7
  • Support
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Alternatives to Bambu's Support for PLA/PETG?
    2. My three supports came out looking like this, what did I do wrong? Standard PLA, stock settings.
    #3
    Support
    Alternatives to Bambu's Support for PLA/PETG? · My three supports came out looking like this, what did I do wrong? Standard PLA, stock settings.
    3
  • Printing
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Printing
    3
  • Print
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Print
    3

Flair

  • Troubleshooting
    47 posts in the past month
    1. Is this salvageable?
    2. FlashForge - Color 3MF file (Mariachi guy)
    3. Recolor 3MF Mariachi guy
    #1
    Troubleshooting
    Is this salvageable? · FlashForge - Color 3MF file (Mariachi guy) · Recolor 3MF Mariachi guy
    47
  • Question
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Entina Tina2C with Printables
    2. Holes in Prints
    3. blast oven for high temp filaments and desiccant
    #2
    Question
    Entina Tina2C with Printables · Holes in Prints · blast oven for high temp filaments and desiccant
    41
  • Project
    37 posts in the past month
    1. My Latest Print: Las Vegas Formula 1 Track + Stand
    2. Prints to make work less stressful
    3. Making a frozen Jason
    #3
    Project
    My Latest Print: Las Vegas Formula 1 Track + Stand · Prints to make work less stressful · Making a frozen Jason
    37
  • Discussion
    17 posts in the past month
    1. What’s a fun, expensive, “treat yourself” filament that you like to buy?
    2. The difference temperature can make
    3. GiantArm Silk PLA color change
    #4
    Discussion
    What’s a fun, expensive, “treat yourself” filament that you like to buy? · The difference temperature can make · GiantArm Silk PLA color change
    17
  • Free Model
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Lampada samurai
    2. Minimalistic cup saucer
    3. Customizable Makeup Brush Cleaning Pad
    #5
    Free Model
    Lampada samurai · Minimalistic cup saucer · Customizable Makeup Brush Cleaning Pad
    9

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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