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How popular isProtolabs in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 49.5K branded searches for Protolabs worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Protolabs holds 50.8% estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Protolabs50.8%
  2. Stratasys22.8%
  3. Craftcloud12.4%
  4. Shapeways10.2%
  5. Sculpteo3.7%
  6. 3D Systems0.07%
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Which 3D printing services compete with Protolabs?

Protolabs against 3D printing services worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Protolabs, Stratasys, Craftcloud, Shapeways, Sculpteo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthProtolabsStratasysCraftcloudShapewaysSculpteo3D Systems
Oct 202544.1%29.5%7.2%13.2%5.9%0.1%
Nov 202545.2%30.2%6%13.5%4.9%0.08%
Dec 202542.9%28.7%7%15.7%5.7%0.1%
Jan 202644.6%29.8%7.3%13.3%4.9%0.08%
Feb 202648.4%26.5%7.9%11.8%5.3%0.09%
Mar 202645.8%25.1%9.2%13.7%6.1%0.08%
Apr 202646.6%25.5%11.4%11.4%5.1%0.1%
May 202642.6%28.5%10.4%12.7%5.7%0.07%
Jun 202646.8%25.6%9.4%14%4.2%0.09%
Jul 202653.9%19.7%10.8%10.8%4.8%0.1%
Aug 202650.8%22.8%12.4%10.2%3.7%0.07%
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  1. 1.Protolabs

    50.8%

    Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3 points.

  2. 2.Stratasys

    22.8%

    Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.

  3. 3.Craftcloud

    12.4%

    Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.

  4. 4.Shapeways

    10.2%

    Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  5. 5.Sculpteo

    3.7%

    Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  6. 6.3D Systems

    0.07%

    Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between Protolabs and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Protolabs changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Protolabs worldwide held steady at 49.5K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protolabs’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide increased from 44.1% to 50.8%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protolabs’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 53.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 42.6% in May 2026.

How did search popularity change for 3D printing services worldwide in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Stratasys gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 19.7% to 22.8%.

  2. In August 2026, Craftcloud gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 10.8% to 12.4%.

  3. In August 2026, Protolabs lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 53.9% to 50.8%.

  4. In August 2026, Sculpteo lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 4.8% to 3.7%.

  5. In August 2026, Shapeways lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 10.8% to 10.2%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for 3D Systems worldwide fell 36.4% over 11 measured months, from 110 to 70 in August 2026.

Where does Protolabs compete?

Protolabs is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Cnc machining services3rd of 63%Show ranking
3D printing services1st of 650.8%Shown above

How is Protolabs measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Protolabs’ 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

  • protolabs

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