About r/functionalprint
A community dedicated to share and discuss 3D prints that have a specific, practical function or use in everyday life.
The community at a glance
r/functionalprint is a Subreddit for 3D Printers with roughly 629K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the 3D Printing topic page.
Roughly 88K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Print, Tired Of, and Solution. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Ideas. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2015: 4K members
- 2016: 6K members
- 2017: 20K members
- 2018: 44K members
- 2019: 80K members
- 2020: 97K members
- 2021: 64K members
- 2023: 107K members
- 2024: 55K members
- 2025: 90K members
- 2026: 60K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 10K members
- Dec: 9K members
- Jan: 9K members
- Feb: 7K members
- Mar: 7K members
- Apr: 8K members
- May: 6K members
- Jun: 5K members
- Jul: 6K members
- Aug: 7K members
- Sep: 5K members
- Oct: 202 members
Themes
- Solution Requests4 posts in the past month
- Ikea Skadis Rodalm key cabinet
- Wanted a low-tech keychain pencil
- Hello people of reddit, i have a problem, i just installed skadis boards behind whats about to be my diy table and i need lighting, has anyone made some kind of light holders for skadis?
#14Solution RequestsIkea Skadis Rodalm key cabinet · Wanted a low-tech keychain pencil · Hello people of reddit, i have a problem, i just installed skadis boards behind whats about to be my diy table and i need lighting, has anyone made some kind of light holders for skadis? - Ideas2 posts in the past month
- Motorcycle clutch holding tool
- Bikini fairing for my Motorcycle (with Apple CarPlay)
#22IdeasMotorcycle clutch holding tool · Bikini fairing for my Motorcycle (with Apple CarPlay)
Topics
- Print19 posts in the past month#119Print
- Tired Of18 posts in the past month#218Tired Of
- Solution16 posts in the past month#316Solution
- Design13 posts in the past month#413Design
- Holder9 posts in the past month#59Holder
Product recommendations
- 3d printer4 posts in the past month
- What is the best starter 3d printer for under $800?
- What are some best options of larger format FDM printers under $500 you'd recommend?
- Plz recommend a cheap 3D printer
#143d printerWhat is the best starter 3d printer for under $800? · What are some best options of larger format FDM printers under $500 you'd recommend? · Plz recommend a cheap 3D printer
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/functionalprint for?
- Best for 3D Printers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/functionalprint 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/functionalprint have?
- Roughly 629K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/functionalprint on?
- r/functionalprint 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/functionalprint cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/functionalprint is organized under 3D Printers.
- How do I join r/functionalprint?
- You can join r/functionalprint 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.
Monthly Stats
- 20
- Views /mo (+5%)
- 20
- Visitors /mo (+18%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo (-50%)
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