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 248K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Printing, 3d Printing, and Filament. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution 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: +248K members
Growth: +7.8% / 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: 173K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 18K members
  • Sep: 5K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. What to do with failed prints
    2. What can i do to improve this
    3. Anyone ever have this happen to them and fix it?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    What to do with failed prints · What can i do to improve this · Anyone ever have this happen to them and fix it?
    11
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Umbrella Extender for a Bag Boy Nitron Golf Push Cart
    2. [US MA-North Eastern] need a few files printed in resin, a couple in transparent/translucent, and the others in black. one file needs to be modified to increase the wall thickness so it prints without error or defect(print profile is bad, but idk how to edit or adjust such things)
    3. Any suggestions for these ABS problems?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Umbrella Extender for a Bag Boy Nitron Golf Push Cart · [US MA-North Eastern] need a few files printed in resin, a couple in transparent/translucent, and the others in black. one file needs to be modified to increase the wall thickness so it prints without error or defect(print profile is bad, but idk how to edit or adjust such things) · Any suggestions for these ABS problems?
    4
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Expanding TPU "bung" – looking for design ideas
    2. Ideas for 3D prints to sell at a school charity table?
    #3
    Ideas
    Expanding TPU "bung" – looking for design ideas · Ideas for 3D prints to sell at a school charity table?
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Someone stole my project and made over $100 in profit(I'm not sure how to feel)
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Someone stole my project and made over $100 in profit(I'm not sure how to feel)
    1

Topics

  • Printing
    4 posts in the past month
    #1
    Printing
    4
  • 3d Printing
    4 posts in the past month
    #2
    3d Printing
    4
  • Filament
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Filament
    3
  • Petg
    3 posts in the past month
    #4
    Petg
    3
  • Ender 3
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Ender 3
    2

Flair

  • Project
    63 posts in the past month
    1. Just finished my printed submarine with automatic depth control!
    2. I never would have thought 3d printing could actually print cable ties
    3. ovodyo : another one of my clocks
    #1
    Project
    Just finished my printed submarine with automatic depth control! · I never would have thought 3d printing could actually print cable ties · ovodyo : another one of my clocks
    63
  • Troubleshooting
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to press threaded fittings in without wander?
    2. I have a big head. What should I do?
    3. What could be causing this weird change in quality about 90 layers in...
    #2
    Troubleshooting
    Best way to press threaded fittings in without wander? · I have a big head. What should I do? · What could be causing this weird change in quality about 90 layers in...
    42
  • Question
    39 posts in the past month
    1. What to do with failed prints
    2. How would you place a model with such “appendixes”?
    3. I 3d printed this majin buu figure and got got sanding down some pieces how would I go about painting him without ruining him? It’s my time painting a figure 😅
    #3
    Question
    What to do with failed prints · How would you place a model with such “appendixes”? · I 3d printed this majin buu figure and got got sanding down some pieces how would I go about painting him without ruining him? It’s my time painting a figure 😅
    39
  • Discussion
    22 posts in the past month
    1. PA6-CF20 Anneal vs Not Creep Results 1 year On
    2. Greek military uses FDM
    3. Proving bread in the H2D
    #4
    Discussion
    PA6-CF20 Anneal vs Not Creep Results 1 year On · Greek military uses FDM · Proving bread in the H2D
    22
  • Print (model not provided)
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Sea of mothmen
    2. Andúril
    3. Reindeer Christmas Lamp❄🎄🎅🎁
    #5
    Print (model not provided)
    Sea of mothmen · Andúril · Reindeer Christmas Lamp❄🎄🎅🎁
    11

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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