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How popular isXometry?

In September 2026, people searched for Xometry by name about 90,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 39.4% of all global 3D printing service searches, placing Xometry first out of eight services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D printing services, Xometry appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Xometry is the most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. XometryShare of searches 39.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. ProtolabsShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. StratasysShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. JLC3DPShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. 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, Xometry appeared in all five answers. Xometry is the most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Xometry1st
  2. Craftcloud2nd
  3. Protolabs3rd
  4. Sculpteo4th
  5. JLC3DP5th
  6. Stratasys–
  7. 3D Systems–
  8. 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

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5 answers

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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 Xometry?

Xometry against 3D printing services worldwide, by month

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
MonthXometryProtolabsStratasysJLC3DP3D SystemsCraftcloudShapewaysSculpteo
Oct 202538.4%21%14%6.3%7.7%3.4%6.3%2.8%
Nov 202534.7%23.2%15.5%6.9%7%3.1%6.9%2.5%
Dec 202536.7%20.1%13.5%9%7.4%3.3%7.3%2.7%
Jan 202638.6%21.1%14.1%7.7%6.4%3.5%6.3%2.3%
Feb 202640.6%22.2%12.2%8.1%5.5%3.6%5.4%2.4%
Mar 202639.1%21.4%11.7%7.8%6.4%4.3%6.4%2.9%
Apr 202639.9%21.8%11.9%8%5.4%5.3%5.3%2.4%
May 202636.6%20.1%13.4%9%7.4%4.9%6%2.7%
Jun 202640.5%22.2%12.1%6.6%5.5%4.4%6.6%2%
Jul 202643%23.5%8.6%8.6%4.7%4.7%4.7%2.1%
Aug 202636.7%24.6%11%9%6%6%4.9%1.8%
Sep 202639.4%21.5%14.4%7.9%5.3%5.3%4.3%1.9%

  1. 1.Xometry

    39.4%

    Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.

  2. 2.Protolabs

    21.5%

    Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3 points.

  3. 3.Stratasys

    14.4%

    Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +49.1% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.

  4. 4.JLC3DP

    7.9%

    Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  5. 5.3D Systems

    5.3%

    Held 5th. 12.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. 6.Craftcloud

    5.3%

    Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  7. 7.Shapeways

    4.3%

    Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  8. 8.Sculpteo

    1.9%

    Held 8th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Xometry and its closest rivals

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Xometry worldwide held steady at 90.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xometry’s share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide increased from 38.4% to 39.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xometry’s share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 43% in July 2026 and was lowest at 34.7% in November 2025.

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

6 changes

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

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

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

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

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

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

How are Xometry’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Xometry’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.

  • xometry

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Xometry compete?

Xometry is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
3D printing services1st of 839.4%Shown above
Laser cutting services1st of 657.2%Show ranking
CNC machining services1st of 659%Show ranking
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