How popular isJLC3DP?
In September 2026, people searched for JLC3DP by name about 18,100 times worldwide, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.9% of all global 3D printing service searches, placing JLC3DP fourth out of eight services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D printing services, JLC3DP appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
JLC3DP is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
XometryShare of searches 39.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ProtolabsShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
StratasysShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
JLC3DPShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
3D SystemsShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top 3D printing services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, JLC3DP was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. JLC3DP is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Xometry1st
Craftcloud2nd
Protolabs3rd
Sculpteo4th
JLC3DP5th
Stratasys–
3D Systems–
Shapeways–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Xometry5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Craftcloud5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Protolabs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JLC3DP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sculpteo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stratasys0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
3D Systems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shapeways0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about 3D printing services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 3D printing service should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 3D printing services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best 3D printing service for a custom part?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d printing services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d print service”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which 3D printing services compete with JLC3DP?
Share of searches by month for Xometry, Protolabs, Stratasys, JLC3DP, 3D Systems, Craftcloud, Shapeways. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Xometry | Protolabs | Stratasys | JLC3DP | 3D Systems | Craftcloud | Shapeways | Sculpteo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.4% | 21% | 14% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 6.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.7% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 9% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.6% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.6% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.9% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 36.6% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 9% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 6% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 43% | 23.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.7% | 24.6% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.4% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.4% | 90.5K | +22.3% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.5% | 49.5K | 0% | -3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.4% | 33.1K | +49.1% | +3.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.9% | 18.1K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 12.2K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.3% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.3% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.9% | 4.4K | +22.2% | +0.1 points |
1.
Xometry39.4%
Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
21.5%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
14.4%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +49.1% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.
4.
JLC3DP7.9%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
5.3%
Held 5th. 12.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.3%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.3%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
8.
Sculpteo1.9%
Held 8th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between JLC3DP and its closest rivals
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7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for JLC3DP changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for JLC3DP worldwide rose from 14.8K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JLC3DP’s share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide increased from 6.3% to 7.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JLC3DP’s share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 6.3% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JLC3DP rose from 5th to 4th among 3D printing services worldwide.
How did search popularity change for 3D printing services worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Stratasys gained share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 11% to 14.4%.

In September 2026, Xometry gained share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 36.7% to 39.4%.

In September 2026, Protolabs lost share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 24.6% to 21.5%.

In September 2026, JLC3DP lost share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9% to 7.9%.

In September 2026, 3D Systems lost share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 6% to 5.3%.

In September 2026, Craftcloud lost share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 6% to 5.3%.
How are JLC3DP’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JLC3DP’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.
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