229 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (72%).
r/3D_Printing Traffic & Engagement r/3D_Printing 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/3D_Printing Most Active Times When r/3D_Printing 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/3D_Printing Flair Performance r/3D_Printing Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Show and Tell | 110 (48.2%) | 13 |
| Question | 49 (21.5%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 25 (11.0%) | 5 |
| Troubleshooting | 17 (7.5%) | 1 |
| Show and Tell (Paid Model) | 10 (4.4%) | 1 |
| News | 7 (3.1%) | 1 |
| Pro Tip | 5 (2.2%) | 7 |
| Paid Service | 5 (2.2%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/3D_Printing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/3D_Printing
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| printed | 25 (10.9%) | 5 | 1 |
| printing | 16 (7.0%) | 3 | 1 |
| model | 14 (6.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| help | 14 (6.1%) | 1 | 6 |
14 (6.1%) | 1 | 2 | |
| designed | 12 (5.2%) | 13 | 4 |
| made | 11 (4.8%) | 6 | 3 |
| printer | 11 (4.8%) | 1 | 7 |
| first | 10 (4.4%) | 2 | 1 |
r/3D_Printing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/3D_Printing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/3D_Printing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/3D_Printing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I got tired of Tinkercad’s limits, so I built an open-source browser CAD tool.
I designed side guides for roller blinds to fix light leaks — STL files live now on Thangs [24hr launch discount]
Trying to make 3d prints look premium
I’m building a simple STL editor for people who need to modify Thingiverse-style models but don’t know CAD
Who doesn’t love a good 3D printed space ship?🚀
Let’s assemble a list of our most useful FREE web tools for 3D Printing.
Red card (fair play edition)
Gengar in the house : )
What do you think of the light-up sign I made myself?
Introducing my multi-retailer multi-region filament deal finder: dozens of stores, priced per kg in your currency, zero trackers
r/3D_Printing Audience Overlap r/3D_Printing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/3D_Printing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/3D_Printing
What's the best time to post on r/3D_Printing?
Based on posting volume, r/3D_Printing is most active on Fridays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/3D_Printing?
r/3D_Printing averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/3D_Printing get?
Posts on r/3D_Printing average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/3D_Printing get most?
On r/3D_Printing, most posts are image posts (72%)