335 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (68%).
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)
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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 | 128 (38.2%) | 6 |
| Question | 65 (19.4%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 54 (16.1%) | 3 |
| Show and Tell (Paid Model) | 23 (6.9%) | 3 |
| Troubleshooting | 16 (4.8%) | 1 |
| AI assisted | 10 (3.0%) | 4 |
| News | 9 (2.7%) | 1 |
| Software | 7 (2.1%) | 1 |
| Paid Service | 6 (1.8%) | 1 |
| Giveaway | 5 (1.5%) | 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 | 48 (14.3%) | 8 | 2 |
36 (10.8%) | 5 | 2 | |
| printing | 22 (6.6%) | 1 | 3 |
| made | 21 (6.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| model | 19 (5.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| free | 15 (4.5%) | 3 | 1 |
| printer | 14 (4.2%) | 2 | 12 |
| make | 13 (3.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| project | 11 (3.3%) | 2 | 1 |
| stl | 10 (3.0%) | 1 | 2 |
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 | 8 | 1 |
| cults3d.com | 3 | 0 |
| makerworld.com | 3 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 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 printed this vertical laptop stand, and it really frees up a ton of desk space. You might need one too!
I recently designed a Monument Valley-style flowerpot.
I 3d printed the Moon's surface from real NASA data
Wanted to try out a large print on the N4 Max. I present to you... SPACEBALLS THE TEST PRINT
Work in progress: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venasaur family Halloween Costumes
New Update — Gridfinity Compatibility!
Slim Wallet, 6 Cards+ Cash
Braille inscribed 7-day pill organiser
Give it a try, and feel free to share your creations in the comments!
Check out my new 3D-printed desktop magnifier with a phone mount module!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I printed this vertical laptop stand, and it really frees up a ton of desk space. You might need one too! | 236 | 20 | image | Sep 22 |
| I recently designed a Monument Valley-style flowerpot. | 103 | 16 | image | Sep 8 |
| I 3d printed the Moon's surface from real NASA data | 80 | 11 | image | Sep 13 |
| Wanted to try out a large print on the N4 Max. I present to you... SPACEBALLS THE TEST PRINT | 60 | 15 | image | Sep 21 |
| Work in progress: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venasaur family Halloween Costumes | 59 | 3 | image | Sep 28 |
| New Update — Gridfinity Compatibility! | 46 | 6 | image | Sep 25 |
| Slim Wallet, 6 Cards+ Cash | 46 | 2 | image | Sep 26 |
| Braille inscribed 7-day pill organiser | 34 | 8 | image | Sep 1 |
| Give it a try, and feel free to share your creations in the comments! | 28 | 2 | image | Sep 28 |
| Check out my new 3D-printed desktop magnifier with a phone mount module! | 21 | 13 | image | Sep 5 |
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 Tuesdays around 11 PM 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 11 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 4 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 (68%)