r/functionalprint

Community Overview

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 615K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the 3D Printing communities list.

Roughly 92K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Tired Of, Print, and Solution. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer.

On Reddit
615K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +92K members
Growth: +17.7% / year

Member 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: 45K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 9K members
  • Oct: 9K members
  • 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: 3K members

Topics

  • Tired Of
    22 posts in the past month
    #1
    Tired Of
    22
  • Print
    22 posts in the past month
    #2
    Print
    22
  • Solution
    19 posts in the past month
    #3
    Solution
    19
  • Holder
    16 posts in the past month
    #4
    Holder
    16
  • Design
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Design
    13

Flair

  • "3D prints aren't food safe!" - Jürgen Dyhe
    1 post in the past month
    1. Spice Lid
    #1
    "3D prints aren't food safe!" - Jürgen Dyhe
    Spice Lid
    1

Product recommendations

  • 3d printer
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best starter 3d printer for under $800?
    2. What are some best options of larger format FDM printers under $500 you'd recommend?
    3. Plz recommend a cheap 3D printer
    #1
    3d printer
    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
    4

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 615K 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.