3D modelling software:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, SketchUp was the most searched among 3D modelling software worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 77.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
SketchUp77.8%
Blender10.5%3ds Max4.7%
Cinema 4D3.9%
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Compare the software used to model in three dimensions. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for SketchUp, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | SketchUp | Blender | 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Autodesk Maya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.8% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 79% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.4% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.4% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 83.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 77.8% | 1.2M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.5% | 165K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.7% | 74K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.9% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.2% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
SketchUp77.8%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Blender10.5%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
4.7%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.9%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.2%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between leading brands
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Which brand is most popular in search among 3D modelling software worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, SketchUp was the most searched among 3D modelling software worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 77.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. Blender is in 2nd place, 67.2 percentage points behind at 10.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SketchUp | 80.8% → 77.8% | 83.4%Feb 2026 | 77.8%Jul 2026 | 1st |
| Blender | 7.3% → 10.5% | 10.5%Jul 2026 | 7.3%Oct 2025 | 2nd |
| 3ds Max | 6% → 4.7% | 6%Oct 2025 | 4.1%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
| Cinema 4D | 3.3% → 3.9% | 3.9%Dec 2025 | 2.8%Feb 2026 | 4th |
| Autodesk Maya | 2.7% → 3.2% | 3.2%Jul 2026 | 2.3%Feb 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SketchUp’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide decreased from 80.8% to 77.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Blender’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide increased from 7.3% to 10.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3ds Max’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide decreased from 6% to 4.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cinema 4D’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SketchUp’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide peaked at 83.4% in February 2026 and was lowest at 77.8% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Blender’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide peaked at 10.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 7.3% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3ds Max’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide peaked at 6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 4.1% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cinema 4D’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide peaked at 3.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 2.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Autodesk Maya held steady: its estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for 3ds Max worldwide fell 45.2% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 74K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SketchUp worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.2M in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cinema 4D worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Maya worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in August 2026.
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