r/3Dprinting

Community Overview
r/3Dprinting logo
reddit.com/r/3Dprinting
Go to community
→

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 240K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include 3d Printing, 3d Printed, and Filament. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer, filament, and nozzle.

On Reddit
3.4M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +240K 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: 141K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 21K members
  • Jul: 10K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Need help with support settings
    2. Made a free browser tool that generates parametric 3D-printable models (Gridfinity, storage bins, nameplates, crates, QR plates, tokens) - no signup, no software install
    3. I was gifted a MakerBot Replicator (5th Gen). Is it worth learning on, or should I invest in something newer?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Need help with support settings · Made a free browser tool that generates parametric 3D-printable models (Gridfinity, storage bins, nameplates, crates, QR plates, tokens) - no signup, no software install · I was gifted a MakerBot Replicator (5th Gen). Is it worth learning on, or should I invest in something newer?
    8
  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Issues with my layer lines. Any idea what's going on?
    2. My print quality turned to trash overnight. Help me diagnose the issue.
    3. Having a hard time finding in stock PLA CF. Anyone have a recommendation
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Issues with my layer lines. Any idea what's going on? · My print quality turned to trash overnight. Help me diagnose the issue. · Having a hard time finding in stock PLA CF. Anyone have a recommendation
    6
  • Ideas
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Neighborhood Kids started a 3D printing business
    2. I designed an Emotional Communication Amplifier
    3. Crunch time Project
    #3
    Ideas
    Neighborhood Kids started a 3D printing business · I designed an Emotional Communication Amplifier · Crunch time Project
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Spent 30 hours engineering a $4 humidifier because buying one from Amazon felt like a personal defeat
    2. Solved my problem of quickly finding the right SMA adapter
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Spent 30 hours engineering a $4 humidifier because buying one from Amazon felt like a personal defeat · Solved my problem of quickly finding the right SMA adapter
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. TerraPrinter.com v2 is live - Thank you Map2Model
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    TerraPrinter.com v2 is live - Thank you Map2Model
    1

Topics

  • 3d Printing
    29 posts in the past month
    #1
    3d Printing
    29
  • 3d Printed
    9 posts in the past month
    #2
    3d Printed
    9
  • Filament
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Filament
    8
  • Tools
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tools
    7
  • Printing
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Printing
    7

Flair

  • Project
    74 posts in the past month
    1. I turned my SX into hostile cat architecture
    2. Pet Urn
    3. Since yall liked my NASA fabric Pokeball, I wanted to share my NFL football version.
    #1
    Project
    I turned my SX into hostile cat architecture · Pet Urn · Since yall liked my NASA fabric Pokeball, I wanted to share my NFL football version.
    74
  • Question
    35 posts in the past month
    1. What do you put your Silica Gel beads in when you dry them out?
    2. Waste while purging
    3. Will this PETG planter deform in the sun?
    #2
    Question
    What do you put your Silica Gel beads in when you dry them out? · Waste while purging · Will this PETG planter deform in the sun?
    35
  • Troubleshooting
    31 posts in the past month
    1. First clog in CHT nozzle
    2. how to stop printer from running away with desk?
    3. How can I reduce vibration?
    #3
    Troubleshooting
    First clog in CHT nozzle · how to stop printer from running away with desk? · How can I reduce vibration?
    31
  • Free Model
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Spent 30 hours engineering a $4 humidifier because buying one from Amazon felt like a personal defeat
    2. The Mount Fuji Napkin Holder!
    3. Its nothing ground breaking, but I'm really proud of this remake I did of my 90s pencil case :). Learned a lot along the way as well.
    #4
    Free Model
    Spent 30 hours engineering a $4 humidifier because buying one from Amazon felt like a personal defeat · The Mount Fuji Napkin Holder! · Its nothing ground breaking, but I'm really proud of this remake I did of my 90s pencil case :). Learned a lot along the way as well.
    25
  • Discussion
    17 posts in the past month
    1. New filament - Out of the box vs Dried
    2. Josef Průša wants to know if you would to subscribe to your slicer
    3. Application of lattice designs, Hexagon + Triangle
    #5
    Discussion
    New filament - Out of the box vs Dried · Josef Průša wants to know if you would to subscribe to your slicer · Application of lattice designs, Hexagon + Triangle
    17

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
View full analysis on GummySearchSynced 7/16/2026

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.
Go to communitySuggest an editReport communityClaim community

Added 4/4/2024

Monthly Stats

27
Views /mo
(-31%)
23
Visitors /mo
(-28%)
4
Referrals /mo
(-33%)

Similar Communities

12
reddit.com/r/3Dprinting
Go to community
→