Anycubic vs Flashforge:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Anycubic had more branded searches than Flashforge among 3D printer brands in Australia. Anycubic had about 3,600 branded searches, while Flashforge had 2,900. Anycubic made up 4.1% of all 3D printer brand searches we track, and Flashforge accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D printer brands, Anycubic appeared in one of the five answers and Flashforge in none.
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Top 3D printer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anycubic was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Flashforge did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bambu Lab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Creality3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ELEGOO3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Prusa2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Anycubic1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Flashforge0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Snapmaker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 3D printer should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 3D printer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best 3D printer for beginners?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d printer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best 3d printer”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Anycubic or Flashforge more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anycubic and Flashforge by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven 3D printer brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Anycubic, Flashforge. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bambu Lab | Creality | ELEGOO | Anycubic | Flashforge | Prusa | Snapmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.6% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 3% | 3.8% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 66% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.7% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 66% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.6% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.1% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.8% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 68.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.5% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
How has the Anycubic and Flashforge comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Anycubic was ahead of Flashforge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anycubic’s share of searches among 3D printer brands in Australia moved from 4.6% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flashforge’s share of searches among 3D printer brands in Australia moved from 3% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia 3D printer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Flashforge in Australia rose 52.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Anycubic in Australia rose 24.1% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anycubic’s and Flashforge’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Anycubic
1 branded search term
- anycubic
Flashforge
1 branded search term
- flashforge
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