6.8K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 225 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (66%).
r/3Dprinting Traffic & Engagement r/3Dprinting Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project | 1.8K (26.3%) | 106 |
| Troubleshooting | 1.7K (24.6%) | 7 |
| Question | 1.6K (23.6%) | 14 |
| Discussion | 602 (8.9%) | 88 |
| Free Model | 452 (6.7%) | 106 |
| Print (model not provided) | 236 (3.5%) | 78 |
| News | 135 (2.0%) | 44 |
| Hardware | 105 (1.6%) | 49 |
| Paid Model | 97 (1.4%) | 49 |
| Meme Monday | 35 (0.5%) | 598 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
660 (9.8%) | 41 | 13 | |
| printing | 456 (6.8%) | 55 | 15 |
| help | 443 (6.5%) | 3 | 6 |
| printed | 399 (5.9%) | 183 | 20 |
| filament | 341 (5.0%) | 41 | 15 |
| printer | 319 (4.7%) | 44 | 16 |
| first | 221 (3.3%) | 36 | 9 |
| made | 218 (3.2%) | 94 | 9 |
| need | 210 (3.1%) | 30 | 9 |
| model | 208 (3.1%) | 39 | 7 |
r/3Dprinting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/3Dprinting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| makerworld.com | 45 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 40 | 4 |
| youtu.be | 19 | 7 |
| printables.com | 16 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 13 | 11 |
| cults3d.com | 11 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 8 | 1 |
| forbes.com | 6 | 1 |
| i.imgur.com | 6 | 266 |
| crealitycloud.com | 5 | 1 |
r/3Dprinting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/3Dprinting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Flock Sock
Case rígida com slider
I spent way too much time designing a MagSafe charger into a bonsai tree
Playable 3D-Printed Vinyl Records with FDM printers (not clickbait)
3D pinted Mad-eye Moody with controler hipflask
Just finished my printed submarine with automatic depth control!
My full 3D printed Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione 2
Got sick of these volume wheels rubbing on my couch so I designed and 3d printed a little wheel shield.
Slot Bolts - Stop using round bolts for slots in mounting brackets!
I combined FDM and SLA printing to make a functioning cassette tape (that plays mp3s on real tape decks)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flock Sock | 12.1K | 35 | image | Sep 7 |
| Case rígida com slider | 7.1K | 196 | image | Sep 11 |
| I spent way too much time designing a MagSafe charger into a bonsai tree | 6.9K | 188 | image | Sep 12 |
| Playable 3D-Printed Vinyl Records with FDM printers (not clickbait) | 6.0K | 434 | image | Sep 2 |
| 3D pinted Mad-eye Moody with controler hipflask | 5.9K | 194 | image | Sep 24 |
| Just finished my printed submarine with automatic depth control! | 5.5K | 160 | image | Sep 6 |
| My full 3D printed Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione 2 | 4.8K | 333 | image | Sep 28 |
| Got sick of these volume wheels rubbing on my couch so I designed and 3d printed a little wheel shield. | 4.7K | 136 | image | Sep 12 |
| Slot Bolts - Stop using round bolts for slots in mounting brackets! | 4.7K | 300 | image | Sep 14 |
| I combined FDM and SLA printing to make a functioning cassette tape (that plays mp3s on real tape decks) | 4.7K | 293 | image | Sep 18 |
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 Wednesdays around 12 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 225 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 57 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/3Dprinting get most?
On r/3Dprinting, most posts are image posts (66%)