--- title: "3D modelling software: Which are searched most?" description: "Compare the software used to model in three dimensions. Share of Search among SketchUp, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and Autodesk Maya, the 3D modelling software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/3d-modelling-software" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # 3D modelling software: Which are searched most? Compare the software used to model in three dimensions. Share of Search among SketchUp, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and Autodesk Maya, the 3D modelling software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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. ## Key facts - **Competitive set**: 3D modelling software - **Market**: Global - **Brands compared**: 5 - **Month measured**: Aug 2026 - **Highest Share of Search**: SketchUp, 77.8% ## Which brand is most popular in search among 3D modelling software worldwide? - 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. - 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. ## Compare search popularity between leading brands - [SketchUp vs Blender: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/blender-vs-sketchup): 77.8% against 10.5% Share of Search. - [SketchUp vs 3ds Max: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3ds-max-vs-sketchup): 77.8% against 4.7% Share of Search. - [SketchUp vs Cinema 4D: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/cinema-4d-vs-sketchup): 77.8% against 3.9% Share of Search. - [SketchUp vs Autodesk Maya: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/autodesk-maya-vs-sketchup): 77.8% against 3.2% Share of Search. - [Blender vs 3ds Max: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3ds-max-vs-blender): 10.5% against 4.7% Share of Search. - [Blender vs Cinema 4D: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/blender-vs-cinema-4d): 10.5% against 3.9% Share of Search. - [Blender vs Autodesk Maya: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/autodesk-maya-vs-blender): 10.5% against 3.2% Share of Search. - [3ds Max vs Cinema 4D: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3ds-max-vs-cinema-4d): 4.7% against 3.9% Share of Search. - [3ds Max vs Autodesk Maya: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3ds-max-vs-autodesk-maya): 4.7% against 3.2% Share of Search. - [Cinema 4D vs Autodesk Maya: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/autodesk-maya-vs-cinema-4d): 3.9% against 3.2% Share of Search. ## How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in August 2026? - 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. ## Share of Search ranking | Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | SketchUp | 77.8% | 1.2M | 0.0% | SketchUp | | 2 | Blender | 10.5% | 165K | 0.0% | Blender | | 3 | 3ds Max | 4.7% | 74K | 0.0% | 3ds Max | | 4 | Cinema 4D | 3.9% | 60.5K | 0.0% | Cinema 4D | | 5 | Autodesk Maya | 3.2% | 49.5K | 0.0% | Autodesk Maya | ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | SketchUp | 1.8M | 80.8% | 1 | | Oct 2025 | Blender | 165K | 7.3% | 2 | | Oct 2025 | 3ds Max | 135K | 6% | 3 | | Oct 2025 | Cinema 4D | 74K | 3.3% | 4 | | Oct 2025 | Autodesk Maya | 60.5K | 2.7% | 5 | | Nov 2025 | SketchUp | 1.8M | 81.7% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Blender | 165K | 7.4% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | 3ds Max | 110K | 4.9% | 3 | | Nov 2025 | Cinema 4D | 74K | 3.3% | 4 | | Nov 2025 | Autodesk Maya | 60.5K | 2.7% | 5 | | Dec 2025 | SketchUp | 1.5M | 79% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Blender | 165K | 8.7% | 2 | | Dec 2025 | 3ds Max | 110K | 5.8% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | Cinema 4D | 74K | 3.9% | 4 | | Dec 2025 | Autodesk Maya | 49.5K | 2.6% | 5 | | Jan 2026 | SketchUp | 1.8M | 80.4% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Blender | 201K | 8.8% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | 3ds Max | 110K | 4.8% | 3 | | Jan 2026 | Cinema 4D | 74K | 3.3% | 4 | | Jan 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 60.5K | 2.7% | 5 | | Feb 2026 | SketchUp | 1.8M | 83.4% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Blender | 165K | 7.5% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | 3ds Max | 90.5K | 4.1% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | Cinema 4D | 60.5K | 2.8% | 4 | | Feb 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 49.5K | 2.3% | 5 | | Mar 2026 | SketchUp | 1.8M | 81.7% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Blender | 165K | 7.4% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | 3ds Max | 110K | 4.9% | 3 | | Mar 2026 | Cinema 4D | 74K | 3.3% | 4 | | Mar 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 60.5K | 2.7% | 5 | | Apr 2026 | SketchUp | 1.8M | 82.4% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Blender | 165K | 7.4% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | 3ds Max | 90.5K | 4.1% | 3 | | Apr 2026 | Cinema 4D | 74K | 3.3% | 4 | | Apr 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 60.5K | 2.7% | 5 | | May 2026 | SketchUp | 1.8M | 83.4% | 1 | | May 2026 | Blender | 165K | 7.5% | 2 | | May 2026 | 3ds Max | 90.5K | 4.1% | 3 | | May 2026 | Cinema 4D | 60.5K | 2.8% | 4 | | May 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 49.5K | 2.3% | 5 | | Jun 2026 | SketchUp | 1.5M | 81.7% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Blender | 135K | 7.4% | 2 | | Jun 2026 | 3ds Max | 90.5K | 4.9% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | Cinema 4D | 60.5K | 3.3% | 4 | | Jun 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 49.5K | 2.7% | 5 | | Jul 2026 | SketchUp | 1.2M | 77.8% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Blender | 165K | 10.5% | 2 | | Jul 2026 | 3ds Max | 74K | 4.7% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Cinema 4D | 60.5K | 3.9% | 4 | | Jul 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 49.5K | 3.2% | 5 | | Aug 2026 | SketchUp | 1.2M | 77.8% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Blender | 165K | 10.5% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | 3ds Max | 74K | 4.7% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Cinema 4D | 60.5K | 3.9% | 4 | | Aug 2026 | Autodesk Maya | 49.5K | 3.2% | 5 | | Sep 2026 | 3ds Max | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Autodesk Maya | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Blender | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Cinema 4D | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | SketchUp | — | — | — | ## What is being compared - **3ds Max**: Measured on the search term “3ds max”. - **Autodesk Maya**: Measured on the search term “autodesk maya”. - **Blender**: Measured on the search term “blender 3d”. - **Cinema 4D**: Measured on the search term “cinema 4d”. - **SketchUp**: Measured on the search term “sketchup”. - [3ds Max](/demand/global-en/brands/3ds-max) - [Autodesk Maya](/demand/global-en/brands/autodesk-maya) - [Blender](/demand/global-en/brands/blender) - [Cinema 4D](/demand/global-en/brands/cinema-4d) - [SketchUp](/demand/global-en/brands/sketchup) ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which brand is most popular in search among 3D modelling software worldwide? 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. ## Cite this page Brandwave. "3D modelling software: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/3d-modelling-software This page is also available as HTML at https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/3d-modelling-software. Brandwave publishes an index of its Markdown pages at https://gobrandwave.com/llms.txt.