r/PrintedMinis

Community Overview

About r/PrintedMinis

This subreddit is dedicated to 3D Printing Miniatures for Tabletop Games. Got a print you want to show off? perhaps you're looking for files? This is the subreddit for you.

The community at a glance

r/PrintedMinis is a Subreddit for 3D Printers and Board Gamers with roughly 160K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the 3D Printing topic page and the 8th largest community in the Board Games topic page.

Roughly 16K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Miniatures, 3d Printing, and Terrain. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer and resin.

On Reddit
160K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +16K members
Growth: +11.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 15K members
  • 2020: 27K members
  • 2021: 26K members
  • 2022: 21K members
  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 18K members
  • 2025: 16K members
  • 2026: 11K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 374 members

Topics

  • Miniatures
    110 posts in the past month
    #1
    Miniatures
    110
  • 3d Printing
    66 posts in the past month
    #2
    3d Printing
    66
  • Terrain
    51 posts in the past month
    #3
    Terrain
    51
  • Looking
    47 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking
    47
  • Painting
    45 posts in the past month
    #5
    Painting
    45

Flair

  • Painted
    62 posts in the past month
    1. I saw it and couldn't resist
    2. I Have Peaked
    3. The Butcher
    #1
    Painted
    I saw it and couldn't resist · I Have Peaked · The Butcher
    62
  • Self Promotion
    49 posts in the past month
    1. Mushroom Mage, Spore Warden, and MiniMush Crew
    2. [Self Promotion] After 5 years of solo development and with the amazing support of the Thai miniature community, here is a physical print of my 1/48 scale model for "Dinosaur Warriors". What do you think of the print details?
    3. Dungeon Crawler Carl and Donut
    #2
    Self Promotion
    Mushroom Mage, Spore Warden, and MiniMush Crew · [Self Promotion] After 5 years of solo development and with the amazing support of the Thai miniature community, here is a physical print of my 1/48 scale model for "Dinosaur Warriors". What do you think of the print details? · Dungeon Crawler Carl and Donut
    49
  • FDM
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Designed an LED Arch that prints flat
    2. Printing and painted this guy
    3. Battle-Worn Skeleton Samurai ⚔️ (First time using blood, washes & verdigris)
    #3
    FDM
    Designed an LED Arch that prints flat · Printing and painted this guy · Battle-Worn Skeleton Samurai ⚔️ (First time using blood, washes & verdigris)
    21
  • Free
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I designed these based on drawings from an old book on stonemason's marks. I just wanted to share them
    2. Roadside Cairn: a tribute to Laurel Larsen
    3. I wanted to share with you guys some ruins I just made
    #4
    Free
    I designed these based on drawings from an old book on stonemason's marks. I just wanted to share them · Roadside Cairn: a tribute to Laurel Larsen · I wanted to share with you guys some ruins I just made
    19
  • Resin
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Just finished sculpt & keying this Venom statue. What do you guys think?
    2. Lowborn Knights Vol.1 - The Bodkin
    3. I love making teams of freaks.
    #5
    Resin
    Just finished sculpt & keying this Venom statue. What do you guys think? · Lowborn Knights Vol.1 - The Bodkin · I love making teams of freaks.
    17

Product recommendations

  • 3d printer
    13 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best replacement printer for me?
    2. Gift giving- best printer?
    3. Recommend 3d-printer - what should I get?
    #1
    3d printer
    What’s the best replacement printer for me? · Gift giving- best printer? · Recommend 3d-printer - what should I get?
    13
  • resin
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Can I get some opinions on the best glue for a large printed model please?
    2. Best printer/resin these days for typical DnD etc minis?
    3. What FDM filaments would you all recommend?
    #2
    resin
    Can I get some opinions on the best glue for a large printed model please? · Best printer/resin these days for typical DnD etc minis? · What FDM filaments would you all recommend?
    10

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/PrintedMinis for?
Best for 3D Printers and Board Gamers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/PrintedMinis 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/PrintedMinis have?
Roughly 160K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/PrintedMinis on?
r/PrintedMinis 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/PrintedMinis cover?
On the Hive Index, r/PrintedMinis is organized under 3D Printers, Board Gamers.
How do I join r/PrintedMinis?
You can join r/PrintedMinis 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.