8.4K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 280 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (63%).
r/3Dprinting Traffic & Engagement r/3Dprinting Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/3Dprinting Most Active Times When r/3Dprinting Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/3Dprinting Flair Performance r/3Dprinting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 2.1K (25.1%) | 8 |
| Question | 2.1K (25.1%) | 9 |
| Project | 2.1K (25.0%) | 120 |
| Discussion | 788 (9.4%) | 68 |
| Free Model | 541 (6.4%) | 206 |
| News | 209 (2.5%) | 138 |
| Print (model not provided) | 198 (2.4%) | 258 |
| Hardware | 118 (1.4%) | 59 |
| Paid Model | 81 (1.0%) | 43 |
| Meme Monday | 47 (0.6%) | 832 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/3Dprinting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/3Dprinting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
827 (9.9%) | 58 | 14 | |
| printing | 652 (7.8%) | 44 | 11 |
| help | 573 (6.8%) | 10 | 7 |
| printed | 477 (5.7%) | 203 | 21 |
| filament | 419 (5.0%) | 28 | 13 |
| printer | 386 (4.6%) | 59 | 18 |
| first | 293 (3.5%) | 68 | 11 |
| model | 264 (3.1%) | 38 | 11 |
| made | 261 (3.1%) | 211 | 16 |
| need | 233 (2.8%) | 10 | 9 |
r/3Dprinting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/3Dprinting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| makerworld.com | 52 | 47 |
| youtube.com | 40 | 27 |
| youtu.be | 29 | 126 |
| cults3d.com | 17 | 1 |
| printables.com | 12 | 7 |
| imgur.com | 8 | 16 |
| github.com | 7 | 1 |
| thingiverse.com | 6 | 15 |
| instagram.com | 5 | 13 |
| i.imgur.com | 4 | 17 |
r/3Dprinting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/3Dprinting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Apparently you can just go get an MRI, ask for the files, and 3d print your own brain
3D-printed basketball
[OC] I made a PC fan oscillate itself.
My Medusa Box is finished
One handles sub-millimeter clearances with ease, the other dies from a drop of ink
Printed an insect water station for some thirsty boys in Europe, had my first visitor after a few minutes.
Infill Showcase
It works! I made gearbox, simplest ever
PSA: I’m selling my unique 3D printed lamps at a craft fair today, I do okay, but the dragon sellers have crowds, every time.
Office chair wheel guards to safe your cables and pets
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apparently you can just go get an MRI, ask for the files, and 3d print your own brain | 16.3K | 489 | image | Jun 16 |
| 3D-printed basketball | 15.3K | 594 | image | Jun 7 |
| [OC] I made a PC fan oscillate itself. | 12.7K | 238 | image | Jun 18 |
| My Medusa Box is finished | 11.4K | 169 | image | Jun 13 |
| One handles sub-millimeter clearances with ease, the other dies from a drop of ink | 11.3K | 342 | image | Jun 15 |
| Printed an insect water station for some thirsty boys in Europe, had my first visitor after a few minutes. | 11.2K | 346 | image | Jun 27 |
| Infill Showcase | 9.7K | 342 | image | Jun 1 |
| It works! I made gearbox, simplest ever | 9.5K | 252 | image | Jun 27 |
| PSA: I’m selling my unique 3D printed lamps at a craft fair today, I do okay, but the dragon sellers have crowds, every time. | 8.0K | 927 | image | Jun 5 |
| Office chair wheel guards to safe your cables and pets | 7.5K | 214 | image | Jun 25 |
r/3Dprinting Audience Overlap r/3Dprinting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/3Dprinting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/3Dprinting
What's the best time to post on r/3Dprinting?
Based on posting volume, r/3Dprinting is most active on Tuesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/3Dprinting?
r/3Dprinting averages 280 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/3Dprinting get?
Posts on r/3Dprinting average about 70 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/3Dprinting get most?
On r/3Dprinting, most posts are image posts (63%)