3ds Max vs SketchUp:Which is searched more?
In August 2026, SketchUp had more branded searches than 3ds Max among 3D modelling software worldwide. SketchUp was estimated to have 1.2M branded searches compared to 3ds Max’s 74K, and held a 77.8% Share of Search versus 3ds Max’s 4.7%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, 3ds Max or SketchUp?
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, 3ds Max. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | SketchUp | 3ds Max |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.8% | 6% |
| Nov 2025 | 81.7% | 4.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 79% | 5.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.4% | 4.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.7% | 4.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.4% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.7% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.8% | 4.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.8% | 4.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — |
How has the 3ds Max and SketchUp comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SketchUp was ahead of 3ds Max in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3ds Max’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 6% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 74K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SketchUp’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 80.8% to 77.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8M to 1.2M.
How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3ds Max’s and SketchUp’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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