How popular isShapr3D?
In September 2026, people searched for Shapr3D by name about 74,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.66% of all global 3D modelling software searches, placing Shapr3D ninth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D modelling software, Shapr3D appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the 11.
Shapr3D is the ninth most searched of 11 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
TinkercadShare of searches 66.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
SketchUpShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
OnshapeShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Fusion 360Share of searches 4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Shapr3DShare of searches 0.66%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top 3D modelling software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shapr3D was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Shapr3D is the sixth most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fusion 3601st
Blender2nd
Autodesk Maya3rd
ZBrush4th
SketchUp5th
Shapr3D6th
Onshape7th
Plasticity8th
3ds Max9th
Tinkercad10th- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fusion 3605 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Blender5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SketchUp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Autodesk Maya4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
3ds Max3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZBrush3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tinkercad2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Onshape2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cinema 4D2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shapr3D2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about 3D modelling software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 3D modelling software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 3D modelling software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best 3D modelling software for a 3D model?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d modelling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d design software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which 3D modelling software compete with Shapr3D?
Share of searches by month for Tinkercad, SketchUp, Onshape, Fusion 360, Shapr3D. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tinkercad | SketchUp | Onshape | Fusion 360 | Blender | 3ds Max | ZBrush | Cinema 4D | Shapr3D | Autodesk Maya | Plasticity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.4% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.45% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.2% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.79% | 0.53% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.9% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 1.1% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.6% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.4% | 16% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.96% | 0.53% | 0.79% | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.77% | 0.52% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.4% | 16% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.65% | 0.79% | 0.53% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 66.1% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.53% | 0.8% | 0.44% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.3% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.98% | 0.66% | 0.8% | 0.54% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.6% | 15.5% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.94% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.8% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 66.8% | 7.5M | +49.6% | +3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.4% | 1.5M | +23% | -2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.9% | 1.2M | +81.3% | +2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4% | 450K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 165K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 0.81% | 90.5K | +22.3% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 0.81% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 0.66% | 74K | +22.3% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 0.66% | 74K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.44% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.06% | 6.6K | +22.2% | 0 points |
66.8%
Held 1st. 7.5M estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
2.
SketchUp13.4%
Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +23% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
3.
Onshape10.9%
Held 3rd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +81.3% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
4%
Held 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
5.
Blender1.5%
Held 5th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.
3ds Max0.81%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
ZBrush0.81%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.66%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Shapr3D0.66%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.44%
Held 10th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.
Plasticity0.06%
Held 11th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Shapr3D and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Shapr3D
18 comparisons
- AutoCAD vs Shapr3D
- Blender vs Shapr3D
- Creo vs Shapr3D
- FreeCAD vs Shapr3D
- Fusion 360 vs Shapr3D
- Inventor vs Shapr3D
- Onshape vs Shapr3D
- OpenSCAD vs Shapr3D
- Revit vs Shapr3D
- Shapr3D vs SketchUp
- Shapr3D vs SolidWorks
- Shapr3D vs Tinkercad
- 3ds Max vs Shapr3D
- Cinema 4D vs Shapr3D
- Shapr3D vs ZBrush
- Rhino vs Shapr3D
- Autodesk Maya vs Shapr3D
- Plasticity vs Shapr3D
How has branded search demand for Shapr3D changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Shapr3D worldwide held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shapr3D’s share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide held steady, from 0.55% to 0.66%.
How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Tinkercad gained share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide, from 63.6% to 66.8%.

In September 2026, Onshape gained share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide, from 8.6% to 10.9%.

In September 2026, SketchUp lost share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide, from 15.5% to 13.4%.

In September 2026, Fusion 360 lost share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide, from 5.7% to 4%.

In September 2026, Blender lost share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide, from 2.1% to 1.5%.

In September 2026, 3ds Max rose from 7th to 6th among 3D modelling software worldwide.
How are Shapr3D’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shapr3D’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.
- shapr3d
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Where does Shapr3D compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAD and 3D design software | 10th of 11 | 0.54% | Show ranking |
| CAD software | 10th of 10 | 0.61% | Show ranking |
| 3D modelling software | 9th of 11 | 0.66% | Shown above |

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