3D printing models on MakerWorld and PrintablesNovember 2026

The Million Model Report

1,004,137public model listings in our sample

MakerWorld and Printables are two of the biggest sites where people share files for 3D printing: toys, tools, spare parts, cosplay props, anything you can print at home. We looked at 1,004,137 models posted there, 327,759 on MakerWorld and 676,378 on Printables, to see what gets downloaded, what gets printed, and what the people posting them have in common.

Which models get the downloads, and who makes them? What does a listing that does well have? Does it matter when you post? What do people actually print, and on which printers?

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Chapter 01

Where the downloads go

A small slice of models and creators takes most of the downloads on both sites. These pieces look at who is in that slice and what sets them apart.

The chart

Download concentration

The top 1% of models get 44.9% of MakerWorld downloads and 34.8% of Printables downloads.

MakerWorldPrintables

Each bar is 100% of the downloads in our sample

Models with zero downloads

8.7%
MakerWorld
0.8%
Printables, free

Median downloads per model

17
MakerWorld
39
Printables, free

Both sites count a download once per person per model, but MakerWorld counts only logged-in users. The medians cover models of any age, so don't read the gap as one site beating the other.

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MakerWorld: share of downloads
PartValue
top 1% of models44.9%
next 9% of models35.7%
other 90% of models19.4%
Printables: share of downloads, free models
PartValue
top 1% of models34.8%
next 9% of models34.6%
other 90% of models30.6%
Models with zero downloads
SiteShare
MakerWorld8.7%
Printables, free0.8%
Median downloads per model
SiteDownloads
MakerWorld17
Printables, free39
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From Who actually gets the downloads

Chapter 02

What a listing has

Print profiles, photos, titles, tags, stars and boosts, and how each one lines up with downloads.

The chart

Listing features and downloads

MakerWorld models with a print profile are linked to 384% more downloads than models without one, the biggest gap of any listing feature in our sample.

MakerWorldPrintables

Downloads compared with the same creator's models of similar age without the feature, creators with 3+ models we studied

MakerWorld photos count the design gallery only. Printables: free models.

Model age counts from the publish date. MakerWorld models with no print profile have no publish date, so their age counts from when the listing was created.

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More downloads than the same creator's models without it
Listing featureMakerWorldPrintables
Print profile+384%not on this site
Remix of another model+72%+41%
Exclusive to the site+54%not on this site
4+ gallery photos+30%+11%
Assembly guide or parts list+27%not on this site
800+ character description+26%+29%
8+ tags+25%+25%
Video+13%not on this site
G-code filenot on this site+17%
3MF filenot on this site+2%
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From Print profiles and downloads on MakerWorld

Chapter 03

When you post

How downloads build up after a model goes up, and whether the day, the hour or the season matters.

The chart

Downloads by model age

Models that are a year old today have a median of 20 downloads on MakerWorld and 23 on Printables, against 1 and 2 for models a week old.

MakerWorldPrintables
Show the numbers
Median downloads: Median downloads of the models that are each age today
Model ageMakerWorldPrintables
1 week12
1 month35
3 months57
6 months1115
1 year2023
2 years4339
3 years6766
Share with zero downloads: Share of models with zero downloads, by age
Model ageMakerWorldPrintables
1 week41%23%
1 month24%10%
3 months17%8%
6 months9%0%
1 year5%0%
2 years2%0%
3 years0%0%
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From What happens after you upload

Chapter 04

What gets printed

The logged prints behind the downloads: the printers they are sliced for, how big a typical job is, and how much plastic it all adds up to.

The chart

Printers in new print profiles

The X1 Carbon fell from 43.1% of new MakerWorld print profiles in 2023 Q4 to 5.8% so far in 2026 Q4, while the A1 rose from 1.1% to 25.9%.

Share of new MakerWorld print profiles made for each printer, by quarter

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Share of new MakerWorld print profiles by printer
QuarterX1 CarbonA1P1SA1 miniP2S
2023 Q443.1%1.1%29.7%12.4%0.0%
2024 Q133.3%9.7%30.5%15.9%0.0%
2024 Q227.9%8.8%31.1%25.0%0.0%
2024 Q323.5%17.6%29.4%24.5%0.0%
2024 Q420.1%24.2%30.5%21.3%0.0%
2025 Q117.7%26.7%30.2%22.0%0.0%
2025 Q216.1%26.8%30.6%21.1%0.0%
2025 Q314.5%27.2%32.2%19.8%0.0%
2025 Q412.8%26.3%31.7%17.4%3.8%
2026 Q110.0%25.6%28.8%16.7%9.8%
2026 Q27.5%26.6%26.0%15.4%11.4%
2026 Q36.6%26.5%23.1%14.4%12.1%
2026 Q4 so far5.8%25.9%20.8%14.1%13.2%
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From The printer mix flipped

Chapter 05

What people upload

Which kinds of models are growing, which categories get more than their share of downloads, and how much of it is a remix.

The chart

Category mix over time

From 2023 to 2026 so far, Miniatures rose from 1.6% to 7.3% of new MakerWorld uploads, while 3D Printer fell from 13.8% to 6.2%.

MakerWorldPrintables

Share of new uploads in each category, by year of upload. All three on the same scale.

Called Tabletop Miniatures on Printables

Called 3D Printer on MakerWorld

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Toys & Games: Toys & Games: share of new uploads
Year of uploadMakerWorldPrintables
20236.4%7.8%
20248.0%8.9%
20259.2%10.5%
2026 so far11.5%12.9%
Miniatures: Miniatures: share of new uploads
Year of uploadMakerWorldPrintables
20231.6%1.4%
20242.9%1.9%
20255.5%2.6%
2026 so far7.3%5.8%
3D Printers: 3D Printers: share of new uploads
Year of uploadMakerWorldPrintables
202313.8%15.9%
20249.1%13.6%
20256.9%11.2%
2026 so far6.2%9.4%
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From What people are uploading more of

Chapter 06

Licenses and money

How licenses changed, how many models are exclusive, and where paid models and subscriptions fit.

The chart

Standard Digital File License

The Standard Digital File License or a variant went from 19.9% of new MakerWorld uploads in 2023 to 66.4% so far in 2026, and on Printables the license went from 1.2% to 8.1%.

MakerWorldPrintables

Share of new uploads under the Standard Digital File License or a variant, by publish year

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Share of new uploads under the Standard Digital File License or a variant
Publish yearMakerWorldPrintables
202319.9%1.2%
202444.4%3.6%
202563.0%7.7%
2026 so far66.4%8.1%
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From Licenses are closing up

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Explore the categories and printers

Pick a category on either site, or a printer, and see its numbers next to the site as a whole.

Site

Printables download numbers count free models only. Paid models hide their downloads.

MakerWorld print profiles. Each profile names the printer it was made for.

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Categories
SiteCategoryModelsShare of uploadsShare of downloadsMedian downloadsMedian downloads, 2025 uploads
MakerWorldHousehold82,86025.3%23.9%1727
MakerWorldHousehold / Decor41,13512.6%11.3%1727
MakerWorldHousehold / Other House Models20,6186.3%5.8%1728
MakerWorldHousehold / Office8,0632.5%2.9%1625
MakerWorldHousehold / Festivities5,4961.7%2.1%1821
MakerWorldHousehold / Garden4,5761.4%1.2%2138
MakerWorldHousehold / Pets2,9720.9%0.7%2139
MakerWorldHobby & DIY49,41215.1%12.3%2034
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / Other Hobby & DIY17,3425.3%4.4%1730
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / Electronics10,7393.3%2.2%1829
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / Vehicles8,1322.5%2.2%2338
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / Sport & Outdoors7,6272.3%2.3%2445
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / RC3,0350.9%0.6%2643
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / Music1,7830.5%0.6%2237
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / Robotics7500.2%0.1%1630
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / T-shirt20.0%0.0%1832
MakerWorldHobby & DIY / Map20.0%0.0%1418
MakerWorldArt42,67813.0%7.2%1319
MakerWorldArt / Sculptures12,6143.8%2.9%1222
MakerWorldArt / Other Art Models9,6252.9%2.4%1217
MakerWorldArt / Signs & Logos9,4852.9%0.9%1620
MakerWorldArt / 2D Art9,1332.8%0.8%1519
MakerWorldArt / Coin & Badges1,8210.6%0.2%1216
MakerWorldTools40,12612.2%15.0%2132
MakerWorldTools / Organizers20,1926.2%6.9%2132
MakerWorldTools / Gadgets7,7042.4%3.7%2232
MakerWorldTools / Other Tools6,0351.8%1.9%2028
MakerWorldTools / Hand Tools3,3591.0%1.6%2237
MakerWorldTools / Machine Tools1,5180.5%0.3%1932
MakerWorldTools / Measure Tools7350.2%0.3%2335
MakerWorldTools / Medical Tools5830.2%0.3%2732
MakerWorldToys & Games32,69310.0%17.4%2345
MakerWorldToys & Games / Other Toys & Games15,2134.6%10.4%2753
MakerWorldToys & Games / Characters8,6412.6%3.6%1938
MakerWorldToys & Games / Board Games5,0661.5%1.2%2338
MakerWorldToys & Games / Construction Sets1,6250.5%0.6%1949
MakerWorldToys & Games / Puzzles1,1620.4%0.8%2637
MakerWorldToys & Games / Outdoor Toys9860.3%0.9%2639
MakerWorld3D Printer23,2887.1%9.5%1318
MakerWorld3D Printer / 3D Printer Accessories14,7374.5%7.3%1824
MakerWorld3D Printer / Test Models4,4781.4%1.3%46
MakerWorld3D Printer / 3D Printer Parts3,7731.2%0.8%1014
MakerWorld3D Printer / Laser & Cut Test Models3000.1%0.0%919
MakerWorldMiniatures18,9505.8%6.0%1936
MakerWorldMiniatures / Animals5,6431.7%2.4%1836
MakerWorldMiniatures / Other Miniatures5,5751.7%1.4%2039
MakerWorldMiniatures / People3,0370.9%0.6%1434
MakerWorldMiniatures / Creatures2,9360.9%1.3%2034
MakerWorldMiniatures / Architecture1,7590.5%0.4%2338
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model18,4135.6%1.9%1012
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Hueforge & Lithophane7,2812.2%0.5%1215
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Image to Keychain5,7231.7%0.7%1116
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Make My Sign1,8900.6%0.2%911
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Make My Vase1,0860.3%0.2%77
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Make My Desk Organizer5410.2%0.1%56
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Statue Maker5200.2%0.0%45
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / PrintMon Maker4940.2%0.2%89
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Christmas Ornament Maker4450.1%0.1%55
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Make My Lantern1460.0%0.0%811
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Relief Sculpture Maker1200.0%0.0%49
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / Pixel Puzzle Maker1110.0%0.0%32
MakerWorldGenerative 3D Model / AI Scanner560.0%0.0%511
MakerWorldFashion9,4612.9%3.1%2029
MakerWorldFashion / Other Fashion Models3,9981.2%1.3%1832
MakerWorldFashion / Earrings1,8850.6%0.3%1622
MakerWorldFashion / Jewelry1,8610.6%0.5%2024
MakerWorldFashion / Clothes4110.1%0.1%2535
MakerWorldFashion / Footwear3740.1%0.3%3241
MakerWorldFashion / Rings3330.1%0.2%2146
MakerWorldFashion / Bags3150.1%0.1%2855
MakerWorldFashion / Glasses2840.1%0.2%3849
MakerWorldProps & Cosplays5,5791.7%2.7%3755
MakerWorldProps & Cosplays / Other Props & Cosplays2,2890.7%1.0%3151
MakerWorldProps & Cosplays / Cosplay Weapons2,0580.6%1.0%3455
MakerWorldProps & Cosplays / Masks & Helmets9400.3%0.6%5265
MakerWorldProps & Cosplays / Costumes2920.1%0.2%4648
MakerWorldEducation4,2991.3%1.0%1523
MakerWorldEducation / Engineering1,4530.4%0.3%1219
MakerWorldEducation / Other Education Models1,2010.4%0.2%1521
MakerWorldEducation / Biology4480.1%0.1%2247
MakerWorldEducation / Physics & Astronomy4130.1%0.1%1925
MakerWorldEducation / Mathematics3740.1%0.2%1925
MakerWorldEducation / Geography2240.1%0.0%1426
MakerWorldEducation / Chemistry1860.1%0.0%910
PrintablesHobby & Makers158,50123.4%20.0%3724
PrintablesHobby & Makers / Tools35,3395.2%5.1%4225
PrintablesHobby & Makers / Organizers34,3085.1%5.5%3823
PrintablesHobby & Makers / Electronics21,6593.2%2.3%3423
PrintablesHobby & Makers / Other Ideas21,5763.2%2.0%3119
PrintablesHobby & Makers / Automotive17,6392.6%1.7%3928
PrintablesHobby & Makers / RC & Robotics13,6932.0%1.4%3729
PrintablesHobby & Makers / Mechanical Parts10,4631.5%1.4%3324
PrintablesHobby & Makers / Music3,8150.6%0.7%3822
PrintablesHousehold139,95820.7%17.1%3321
PrintablesHousehold / Home Decor27,5524.1%3.9%3932
PrintablesHousehold / Kitchen27,1474.0%3.4%3319
PrintablesHousehold / Other House Equipment27,1184.0%2.7%3118
PrintablesHousehold / Office16,9472.5%2.3%3419
PrintablesHousehold / Outdoor & Garden16,1252.4%2.1%3622
PrintablesHousehold / Bathroom10,5531.6%1.2%3119
PrintablesHousehold / Pets4,5050.7%0.5%3922
PrintablesHousehold / Living Room4,3200.6%0.6%3018
PrintablesHousehold / Bedroom3,0350.4%0.2%2717
PrintablesHousehold / Garage2,6540.4%0.2%2425
Printables3D Printers87,87813.0%13.3%3823
Printables3D Printers / Accessories35,2385.2%4.3%3117
Printables3D Printers / Other Printer Parts & Upgrades20,0653.0%2.3%3830
Printables3D Printers / Prusa Parts & Upgrades8,8461.3%1.3%3825
Printables3D Printers / Creality Parts & Upgrades8,4521.2%1.5%5632
Printables3D Printers / Test Models6,1150.9%2.2%4022
Printables3D Printers / Voron Parts & Upgrades4,3090.6%0.6%4829
Printables3D Printers / Bambu Lab Parts & Upgrades3,1270.5%0.9%6924
Printables3D Printers / Anycubic Parts & Upgrades1,7240.3%0.3%6046
PrintablesToys & Games67,34710.0%16.9%5341
PrintablesToys & Games / Other Toys & Games20,8303.1%6.0%4935
PrintablesToys & Games / Action Figures & Statues15,0582.2%4.6%6065
PrintablesToys & Games / Board Games11,6911.7%1.7%4324
PrintablesToys & Games / Building Toys5,9950.9%1.2%8988
PrintablesToys & Games / Vehicles5,7270.8%1.6%6937
PrintablesToys & Games / Outdoor Toys5,3720.8%1.1%4628
PrintablesToys & Games / Puzzles & Brain-teasers2,6110.4%0.7%4731
PrintablesArt & Design66,1579.8%9.5%3826
PrintablesArt & Design / Sculptures19,7042.9%4.2%4544
PrintablesArt & Design / Other Art & Designs19,0432.8%2.4%3320
PrintablesArt & Design / 2D Plates & Logos18,0012.7%1.7%3520
PrintablesArt & Design / Wall-mounted9,3941.4%1.1%4226
PrintablesGadgets63,0049.3%8.5%3725
PrintablesGadgets / Other Gadgets17,3272.6%2.5%3423
PrintablesGadgets / Computers16,2582.4%1.9%3827
PrintablesGadgets / Portable Devices8,0021.2%1.4%4227
PrintablesGadgets / Photo & Video7,9521.2%0.8%3422
PrintablesGadgets / Video Games7,5311.1%1.3%4831
PrintablesGadgets / Audio5,2300.8%0.6%3423
PrintablesGadgets / Virtual Reality6980.1%0.1%4231
PrintablesSports & Outdoor19,1002.8%2.4%4227
PrintablesSports & Outdoor / Outdoor Sports13,7282.0%1.7%4227
PrintablesSports & Outdoor / Other Sports3,3260.5%0.4%4728
PrintablesSports & Outdoor / Indoor Sports1,4870.2%0.2%3629
PrintablesSports & Outdoor / Winter Sports5570.1%0.1%3633
PrintablesTabletop Miniatures16,5882.5%2.3%5756
PrintablesTabletop Miniatures / Characters & Monsters9,1891.4%1.4%6573
PrintablesTabletop Miniatures / Miniature Gaming Accessories2,6340.4%0.3%4241
PrintablesTabletop Miniatures / Props & Terrains2,3930.4%0.3%5241
PrintablesTabletop Miniatures / Vehicles & Machines2,3720.4%0.3%5052
PrintablesCostumes & Accessories13,4812.0%2.5%5937
PrintablesCostumes & Accessories / Props7,3401.1%1.4%5333
PrintablesCostumes & Accessories / Cosplay & Costumes in general3,0880.5%0.6%7756
PrintablesCostumes & Accessories / Other Costume Accessories1,8420.3%0.2%3826
PrintablesCostumes & Accessories / Masks1,2070.2%0.3%10280
PrintablesSeasonal designs11,3721.7%2.4%4627
PrintablesSeasonal designs / Winter & Christmas & New Year's6,6961.0%1.3%4723
PrintablesSeasonal designs / Autumn & Halloween2,9050.4%0.7%4332
PrintablesSeasonal designs / Spring & Easter1,4060.2%0.3%5443
PrintablesSeasonal designs / Summer3650.1%0.0%3726
PrintablesFashion10,7861.6%1.6%4832
PrintablesFashion / Other Fashion Accessories8,6311.3%1.2%4732
PrintablesFashion / Women1,5320.2%0.3%6137
PrintablesFashion / Men6220.1%0.1%4026
PrintablesLearning9,2971.4%1.0%3022
PrintablesLearning / Other 3D Objects for Learning2,2150.3%0.2%2719
PrintablesLearning / Engineering2,0930.3%0.3%3626
PrintablesLearning / Physics & Astronomy1,8570.3%0.2%3218
PrintablesLearning / Chemistry & Biology1,5930.2%0.2%2821
PrintablesLearning / Math1,2840.2%0.1%2824
PrintablesLearning / Haptic Models2430.0%0.0%3330
PrintablesWorld & Scans8,0701.2%1.8%5254
PrintablesWorld & Scans / Animals4,6070.7%1.2%5871
PrintablesWorld & Scans / Architecture & Urbanism1,7590.3%0.3%4729
PrintablesWorld & Scans / People1,1660.2%0.2%4325
PrintablesWorld & Scans / Historical Context5380.1%0.1%5434
PrintablesHealthcare4,0260.6%0.7%4028
PrintablesHealthcare / Home Medical Tools2,7140.4%0.6%4632
PrintablesHealthcare / Medical Tools1,3100.2%0.1%3124
Printables(none)8130.1%0.0%55
Printers, MakerWorld print profiles
PrinterShare of profilesShare of logged printsPrints per profileNeed an AMSMulticolorNo logged prints
P1S28.2%29.8%87.233.6%39.1%15.2%
A124.5%18.2%61.430.7%35.5%19.3%
A1 mini17.9%22.4%103.124.2%30.3%15.2%
X1 Carbon13.8%18.3%109.737.7%42.8%12.7%
P2S5.7%3.2%46.831.2%37.9%25.8%
H2D2.3%1.9%67.341.6%45.9%22.0%
P1P2.2%3.4%127.229.0%33.8%11.3%
X2D1.7%0.6%31.135.7%40.5%32.2%
H2C1.5%0.8%41.157.0%61.8%27.7%
H2S1.2%0.6%43.629.6%35.3%27.9%
A2L0.2%0.1%20.124.4%27.1%44.3%
X10.2%0.5%198.738.9%43.0%20.0%
X1E0.1%0.2%98.425.0%30.1%14.1%

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