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 253K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Printing, 3d Printing, and 3d. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer, filament, and nozzle.

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3.4M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +253K 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: 197K 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: 13K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. How can I fix this PLA print?
    2. Outer Wall Artifacts – Any Tips on How to Fix This?
    3. 3d request
    #1
    Solution Requests
    How can I fix this PLA print? · Outer Wall Artifacts – Any Tips on How to Fix This? · 3d request
    8
  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Advice needed
    2. Looking for robotic arm designs/resources for University Rover Challenge – $500 budget
    3. Printer just disappeared on my computer
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Advice needed · Looking for robotic arm designs/resources for University Rover Challenge – $500 budget · Printer just disappeared on my computer
    7
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I'm Overengineering again
    2. 3D Print Idea for Page Placement back in ADF Feeder Entrance
    #3
    Ideas
    I'm Overengineering again · 3D Print Idea for Page Placement back in ADF Feeder Entrance
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Am so done with these printers man
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Am so done with these printers man
    1
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Selling 3D Prints / service
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    Selling 3D Prints / service
    1

Topics

  • Printing
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Ender 3 V3 SE Extruder motor completely unresponsive after hotend replacement
    2. PPA-CF print after the spool has been sitting at 30% rH for a month
    3. I designed a support-free 50mm AK-47 EDC keychain, but I don't own a 3D printer! Looking for someone to test-print it.
    #1
    Printing
    Ender 3 V3 SE Extruder motor completely unresponsive after hotend replacement · PPA-CF print after the spool has been sitting at 30% rH for a month · I designed a support-free 50mm AK-47 EDC keychain, but I don't own a 3D printer! Looking for someone to test-print it.
    10
  • 3d Printing
    9 posts in the past month
    #2
    3d Printing
    9
  • 3d
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I designed a support-free 50mm AK-47 EDC keychain, but I don't own a 3D printer! Looking for someone to test-print it.
    #3
    3d
    I designed a support-free 50mm AK-47 EDC keychain, but I don't own a 3D printer! Looking for someone to test-print it.
    8
  • Printer
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 👀 New Formlabs printer... I like the purple..
    2. I designed a support-free 50mm AK-47 EDC keychain, but I don't own a 3D printer! Looking for someone to test-print it.
    #4
    Printer
    👀 New Formlabs printer... I like the purple.. · I designed a support-free 50mm AK-47 EDC keychain, but I don't own a 3D printer! Looking for someone to test-print it.
    5
  • Petg
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Petg
    3

Flair

  • Question
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone help me find the torsional springs for this curta calculator from makerworld?
    2. Is all PLA the same?
    3. Is this a good filament selection as a beginner?
    #1
    Question
    Can anyone help me find the torsional springs for this curta calculator from makerworld? · Is all PLA the same? · Is this a good filament selection as a beginner?
    30
  • Project
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Twist-to-Tighten Bag Sealer
    2. Alien Bone Throne - Biomech Phone Stand / Holder Giger Style
    3. Storm trooper hueforge
    #2
    Project
    Twist-to-Tighten Bag Sealer · Alien Bone Throne - Biomech Phone Stand / Holder Giger Style · Storm trooper hueforge
    28
  • Troubleshooting
    25 posts in the past month
    1. How can I fix this PLA print?
    2. Identifying printer
    3. Getting mad pillowing on top layers, only?
    #3
    Troubleshooting
    How can I fix this PLA print? · Identifying printer · Getting mad pillowing on top layers, only?
    25
  • Discussion
    11 posts in the past month
    1. What is people's take on Formlabs trying to compete in the hobby price range again?
    2. Formlab studio 1 @ TCT SHENZHEN!
    3. Consumer grade SLM printer at TCT Shenzhen
    #4
    Discussion
    What is people's take on Formlabs trying to compete in the hobby price range again? · Formlab studio 1 @ TCT SHENZHEN! · Consumer grade SLM printer at TCT Shenzhen
    11
  • Print (model not provided)
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Made a vise to hold entegris boxes for a vacuum pick and place machine
    2. I present to you… determination 👍
    3. With Stickers
    #5
    Print (model not provided)
    Made a vise to hold entegris boxes for a vacuum pick and place machine · I present to you… determination 👍 · With Stickers
    6

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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