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3D printing services:Which are searched most?

In August 2026, Protolabs was the most searched among 3D printing services worldwide, with an estimated 49.5K branded searches and 45.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Protolabs45.2%
  2. Stratasys20.3%
  3. 3D Systems11.1%
  4. Craftcloud11.1%
  5. Shapeways9%
  6. Sculpteo3.3%

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Compare the 3d printing services operations teams choose between. 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 among 3D printing services worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Protolabs, Stratasys, 3D Systems, Craftcloud, Shapeways, Sculpteo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthProtolabsStratasys3D SystemsCraftcloudShapewaysSculpteo
Oct 202538%25.4%14%6.2%11.4%5.1%
Nov 202539.8%26.6%12%5.3%11.9%4.3%
Dec 202537.1%24.8%13.6%6%13.5%4.9%
Jan 202639.4%26.3%11.8%6.4%11.8%4.3%
Feb 202643.3%23.7%10.7%7.1%10.6%4.7%
Mar 202640.3%22.1%12.1%8.1%12.1%5.4%
Apr 202641.8%22.9%10.3%10.2%10.2%4.6%
May 202636.9%24.7%13.5%9%11%4.9%
Jun 202642%23%10.3%8.4%12.6%3.7%
Jul 202648.6%17.8%9.8%9.7%9.7%4.3%
Aug 202645.2%20.3%11.1%11.1%9%3.3%
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This month’s ranking, August 2026

  1. 1.Protolabs

    45.2%

    Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.

  2. 2.Stratasys

    20.3%

    Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

  3. 3.3D Systems

    11.1%

    Held 3rd. 12.2K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

  4. 4.Craftcloud

    11.1%

    Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

  5. 5.Shapeways

    9%

    Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. 6.Sculpteo

    3.3%

    Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

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Which brand is most popular in search among 3D printing services worldwide?

In August 2026, Protolabs was the most searched among 3D printing services worldwide, with an estimated 49.5K branded searches and 45.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. Stratasys is in 2nd place, 24.9 percentage points behind at 20.3% Share of Search.

Global 3D printing services, last 12 months ending September 2026
BrandShare of SearchPeakLowRank
Protolabs38% → 45.2%48.6%Jul 202636.9%May 20261st
Stratasys25.4% → 20.3%26.6%Nov 202517.8%Jul 20262nd
3D Systems14% → 11.1%14%Oct 20259.8%Jul 20263rd
Craftcloud6.2% → 11.1%11.1%Aug 20265.3%Nov 20255th → 4th
Shapeways11.4% → 9%13.5%Dec 20259%Aug 20264th → 5th
Sculpteo5.1% → 3.3%5.4%Mar 20263.3%Aug 20266th

Each finding as a sentence

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protolabs’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide increased from 38% to 45.2%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Stratasys’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 25.4% to 20.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3D Systems’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 14% to 11.1%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Craftcloud’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide increased from 6.2% to 11.1%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 11.4% to 9%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sculpteo’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 5.1% to 3.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protolabs’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 48.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 36.9% in May 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Stratasys’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 26.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 17.8% in July 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3D Systems’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 14% in October 2025 and was lowest at 9.8% in July 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Craftcloud’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 11.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5.3% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 13.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9% in August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sculpteo’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 5.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Craftcloud rose from 5th to 4th among 3D printing services worldwide.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways fell from 4th to 5th among 3D printing services worldwide.

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

  1. In August 2026, Stratasys gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 17.8% to 20.3%.

  2. In August 2026, Craftcloud gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9.7% to 11.1%.

  3. In August 2026, 3D Systems gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9.8% to 11.1%.

  4. In August 2026, Protolabs lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 48.6% to 45.2%.

  5. In August 2026, Sculpteo lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 4.3% to 3.3%.

  6. In August 2026, Shapeways lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9.7% to 9%.

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