How popular isShapeways in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 9.9K branded searches for Shapeways worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 11 months. Shapeways holds 10.2% estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Protolabs50.8%
- Stratasys22.8%
- Craftcloud12.4%
- Shapeways10.2%
- Sculpteo3.7%
- 3D Systems0.07%
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Which 3D printing services compete with Shapeways?
Share of Search by month for Protolabs, Stratasys, Craftcloud, Shapeways, Sculpteo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Protolabs | Stratasys | Craftcloud | Shapeways | Sculpteo | 3D Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.1% | 29.5% | 7.2% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.2% | 30.2% | 6% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 7% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.6% | 29.8% | 7.3% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.4% | 26.5% | 7.9% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 25.1% | 9.2% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.6% | 25.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 42.6% | 28.5% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.8% | 25.6% | 9.4% | 14% | 4.2% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.9% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.8% | 22.8% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.8% | 49.5K | 0% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.8% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.4% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.2% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.7% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -1.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.07% | 70 | -22.2% | 0 points |
50.8%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
22.8%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
12.4%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
10.2%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.Sculpteo
3.7%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
0.07%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Shapeways and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Shapeways changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Shapeways worldwide fell from 14.8K to 9.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 13.2% to 10.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 15.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 10.2% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways fell from 3rd to 4th among 3D printing services worldwide.
How did search popularity change for 3D printing services worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Stratasys gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 19.7% to 22.8%.
In August 2026, Craftcloud gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 10.8% to 12.4%.
In August 2026, Protolabs lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 53.9% to 50.8%.
In August 2026, Sculpteo lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 4.8% to 3.7%.
In August 2026, Shapeways lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 10.8% to 10.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for 3D Systems worldwide fell 36.4% over 11 measured months, from 110 to 70 in August 2026.
How is Shapeways measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shapeways’ 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
- shapeways
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