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How popular is3ds Max in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 74K branded searches for 3ds Max worldwide which is down 45.2% over the last 11 months. 3ds Max holds 4.7% estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. SketchUp77.8%
  2. Blender10.5%
  3. 3ds Max4.7%
  4. Cinema 4D3.9%
  5. Autodesk Maya3.2%
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Which 3D modelling software compete with 3ds Max?

3ds Max against 3D modelling software worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for SketchUp, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthSketchUpBlender3ds MaxCinema 4DAutodesk Maya
Oct 202580.8%7.3%6%3.3%2.7%
Nov 202581.7%7.4%4.9%3.3%2.7%
Dec 202579%8.7%5.8%3.9%2.6%
Jan 202680.4%8.8%4.8%3.3%2.7%
Feb 202683.4%7.5%4.1%2.8%2.3%
Mar 202681.7%7.4%4.9%3.3%2.7%
Apr 202682.4%7.4%4.1%3.3%2.7%
May 202683.4%7.5%4.1%2.8%2.3%
Jun 202681.7%7.4%4.9%3.3%2.7%
Jul 202677.8%10.5%4.7%3.9%3.2%
Aug 202677.8%10.5%4.7%3.9%3.2%
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  1. 1.SketchUp

    77.8%

    Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  2. 2.Blender

    10.5%

    Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  3. 3.3ds Max

    4.7%

    Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Cinema 4D

    3.9%

    Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Autodesk Maya

    3.2%

    Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between 3ds Max and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for 3ds Max changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for 3ds Max worldwide fell from 135K to 74K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3ds Max’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide decreased from 6% to 4.7%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3ds Max’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide peaked at 6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 4.1% in April 2026.

How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in August 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for 3ds Max worldwide fell 45.2% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 74K in August 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for SketchUp worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.2M in August 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Cinema 4D worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in August 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Maya worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in August 2026.

How is 3ds Max measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3ds Max’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

1 branded search term

  • 3ds max

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